Finding the Third Proportional to 14,983 and 23,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,983 and 23,503 is: 36,867.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,983 : 23,503 = 23,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,983/23,503 = 23,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,983x = 23,503 × 23,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,983x = 552,391,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,391,009/14,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,867.85
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