Finding the Third Proportional to 14,240 and 30,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,240 and 30,333 is: 64,613.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,240 : 30,333 = 30,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,240/30,333 = 30,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,240x = 30,333 × 30,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,240x = 920,090,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,090,889/14,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,613.12
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