Finding the Third Proportional to 14,154 and 30,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,154 and 30,765 is: 66,870.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,154 : 30,765 = 30,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,154/30,765 = 30,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,154x = 30,765 × 30,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,154x = 946,485,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,485,225/14,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,870.51
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