Finding the Third Proportional to 14,127 and 31,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,127 and 31,074 is: 68,350.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,127 : 31,074 = 31,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,127/31,074 = 31,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,127x = 31,074 × 31,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,127x = 965,593,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,593,476/14,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,350.92
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