Finding the Third Proportional to 14,988 and 24,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,988 and 24,864 is: 41,247.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,988 : 24,864 = 24,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,988/24,864 = 24,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,988x = 24,864 × 24,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,988x = 618,218,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,218,496/14,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,247.56
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