Finding the Third Proportional to 14,985 and 21,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,985 and 21,282 is: 30,225.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,985 : 21,282 = 21,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,985/21,282 = 21,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,985x = 21,282 × 21,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,985x = 452,923,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,923,524/14,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,225.13
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