Finding the Third Proportional to 14,988 and 14,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,988 and 14,988 is: 14,988
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,988 : 14,988 = 14,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,988/14,988 = 14,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,988x = 14,988 × 14,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,988x = 224,640,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,640,144/14,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,988
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