Finding the Third Proportional to 14,977 and 22,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,977 and 22,462 is: 33,687.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,977 : 22,462 = 22,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,977/22,462 = 22,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,977x = 22,462 × 22,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,977x = 504,541,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,541,444/14,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,687.75
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