Finding the Third Proportional to 14,194 and 30,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,194 and 30,523 is: 65,637.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,194 : 30,523 = 30,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,194/30,523 = 30,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,194x = 30,523 × 30,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,194x = 931,653,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 931,653,529/14,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,637.14
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