Finding the Third Proportional to 14,958 and 21,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,958 and 21,741 is: 31,599.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,958 : 21,741 = 21,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,958/21,741 = 21,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,958x = 21,741 × 21,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,958x = 472,671,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,671,081/14,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,599.89
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