Finding the Third Proportional to 14,295 and 30,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,295 and 30,321 is: 64,313.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,295 : 30,321 = 30,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,295/30,321 = 30,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,295x = 30,321 × 30,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,295x = 919,363,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,363,041/14,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,313.61
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