Finding the Third Proportional to 14,994 and 22,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,994 and 22,494 is: 33,745.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,994 : 22,494 = 22,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,994/22,494 = 22,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,994x = 22,494 × 22,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,994x = 505,980,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,980,036/14,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,745.50
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