Finding the Third Proportional to 14,126 and 30,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,126 and 30,415 is: 65,487.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,126 : 30,415 = 30,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,126/30,415 = 30,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,126x = 30,415 × 30,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,126x = 925,072,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,072,225/14,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,487.20
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