Finding the Third Proportional to 14,190 and 30,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,190 and 30,836 is: 67,009.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,190 : 30,836 = 30,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,190/30,836 = 30,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,190x = 30,836 × 30,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,190x = 950,858,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 950,858,896/14,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,009.08
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