Finding the Third Proportional to 14,908 and 26,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,908 and 26,576 is: 47,376.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,908 : 26,576 = 26,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,908/26,576 = 26,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,908x = 26,576 × 26,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,908x = 706,283,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 706,283,776/14,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,376.16
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