Finding the Third Proportional to 14,008 and 30,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,008 and 30,560 is: 66,670.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,008 : 30,560 = 30,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,008/30,560 = 30,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,008x = 30,560 × 30,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,008x = 933,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,913,600/14,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,670.02
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