Finding the Third Proportional to 14,914 and 20,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,914 and 20,183 is: 27,313.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,914 : 20,183 = 20,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,914/20,183 = 20,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,914x = 20,183 × 20,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,914x = 407,353,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,353,489/14,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,313.50
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