Finding the Third Proportional to 14,176 and 30,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,176 and 30,416 is: 65,260.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,176 : 30,416 = 30,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,176/30,416 = 30,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,176x = 30,416 × 30,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,176x = 925,133,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,133,056/14,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,260.51
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