Finding the Third Proportional to 14,998 and 22,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,998 and 22,373 is: 33,374.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,998 : 22,373 = 22,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,998/22,373 = 22,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,998x = 22,373 × 22,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,998x = 500,551,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,551,129/14,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,374.53
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