Finding the Third Proportional to 14,998 and 23,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,998 and 23,283 is: 36,144.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,998 : 23,283 = 23,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,998/23,283 = 23,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,998x = 23,283 × 23,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,998x = 542,098,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,098,089/14,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,144.69
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