Finding the Third Proportional to 14,104 and 30,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,104 and 30,637 is: 66,550.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,104 : 30,637 = 30,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,104/30,637 = 30,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,104x = 30,637 × 30,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,104x = 938,625,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 938,625,769/14,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,550.32
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