Finding the Third Proportional to 14,030 and 19,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,030 and 19,765 is: 27,844.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,030 : 19,765 = 19,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,030/19,765 = 19,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,030x = 19,765 × 19,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,030x = 390,655,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,655,225/14,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,844.28
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