Finding the Third Proportional to 14,310 and 34,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,310 and 34,803 is: 84,643.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,310 : 34,803 = 34,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,310/34,803 = 34,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,310x = 34,803 × 34,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,310x = 1,211,248,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,211,248,809/14,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,643.52
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