Finding the Third Proportional to 14,133 and 33,430.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,133 and 33,430.50 is: 79,077.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,133 : 33,430.50 = 33,430.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,133/33,430.50 = 33,430.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,133x = 33,430.50 × 33,430.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,133x = 1,117,598,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,117,598,330.25/14,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,077.22
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