Finding the Third Proportional to 14,914 and 22,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,914 and 22,342 is: 33,469.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,914 : 22,342 = 22,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,914/22,342 = 22,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,914x = 22,342 × 22,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,914x = 499,164,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,164,964/14,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,469.56
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