Finding the Third Proportional to 14,264 and 34,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,264 and 34,364 is: 82,787.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,264 : 34,364 = 34,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,264/34,364 = 34,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,264x = 34,364 × 34,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,264x = 1,180,884,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,180,884,496/14,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,787.75
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