Finding the Third Proportional to 14,974 and 23,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,974 and 23,085 is: 35,589.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,974 : 23,085 = 23,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,974/23,085 = 23,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,974x = 23,085 × 23,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,974x = 532,917,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,917,225/14,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,589.50
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