Finding the Third Proportional to 14,056 and 30,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,056 and 30,703 is: 67,065.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,056 : 30,703 = 30,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,056/30,703 = 30,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,056x = 30,703 × 30,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,056x = 942,674,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,674,209/14,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,065.61
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