Finding the Third Proportional to 14,268 and 30,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,268 and 30,972 is: 67,231.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,268 : 30,972 = 30,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,268/30,972 = 30,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,268x = 30,972 × 30,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,268x = 959,264,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 959,264,784/14,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,231.90
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