Finding the Third Proportional to 14,997 and 21,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,997 and 21,363 is: 30,431.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,997 : 21,363 = 21,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,997/21,363 = 21,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,997x = 21,363 × 21,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,997x = 456,377,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,377,769/14,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,431.27
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