Finding the Third Proportional to 14,114 and 30,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,114 and 30,660 is: 66,603.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,114 : 30,660 = 30,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,114/30,660 = 30,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,114x = 30,660 × 30,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,114x = 940,035,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 940,035,600/14,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,603.06
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