Finding the Third Proportional to 14,940 and 21,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,940 and 21,709 is: 31,544.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,940 : 21,709 = 21,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,940/21,709 = 21,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,940x = 21,709 × 21,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,940x = 471,280,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,280,681/14,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,544.89
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