Finding the Third Proportional to 14,058 and 30,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,058 and 30,707 is: 67,073.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,058 : 30,707 = 30,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,058/30,707 = 30,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,058x = 30,707 × 30,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,058x = 942,919,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,919,849/14,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,073.54
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