Finding the Third Proportional to 13,944 and 32,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,944 and 32,704 is: 76,703.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,944 : 32,704 = 32,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,944/32,704 = 32,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,944x = 32,704 × 32,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,944x = 1,069,551,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,069,551,616/13,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,703.36
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