Finding the Third Proportional to 14,050 and 32,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,050 and 32,444 is: 74,919.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,050 : 32,444 = 32,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,050/32,444 = 32,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,050x = 32,444 × 32,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,050x = 1,052,613,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,052,613,136/14,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,919.08
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