Finding the Third Proportional to 14,288 and 30,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,288 and 30,763 is: 66,234.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,288 : 30,763 = 30,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,288/30,763 = 30,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,288x = 30,763 × 30,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,288x = 946,362,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,362,169/14,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,234.75
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