Finding the Third Proportional to 14,304,872 and 31,031,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,304,872 and 31,031,776 is: 67,317,702.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,304,872 : 31,031,776 = 31,031,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,304,872/31,031,776 = 31,031,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,304,872x = 31,031,776 × 31,031,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,304,872x = 962,971,121,714,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 962,971,121,714,176/14,304,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,317,702.79
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