Finding the Third Proportional to 14,108 and 30,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,108 and 30,340 is: 65,247.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,108 : 30,340 = 30,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,108/30,340 = 30,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,108x = 30,340 × 30,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,108x = 920,515,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,515,600/14,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,247.77
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