Finding the Third Proportional to 14,350 and 30,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,350 and 30,411 is: 64,448.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,350 : 30,411 = 30,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,350/30,411 = 30,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,350x = 30,411 × 30,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,350x = 924,828,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 924,828,921/14,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,448.01
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