Finding the Third Proportional to 14,292 and 31,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,292 and 31,104 is: 67,692.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,292 : 31,104 = 31,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,292/31,104 = 31,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,292x = 31,104 × 31,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,292x = 967,458,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,458,816/14,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,692.33
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