Finding the Third Proportional to 14,984 and 21,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,984 and 21,583 is: 31,088.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,984 : 21,583 = 21,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,984/21,583 = 21,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,984x = 21,583 × 21,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,984x = 465,825,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,825,889/14,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,088.22
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