Finding the Third Proportional to 14,350 and 31,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,350 and 31,468 is: 69,005.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,350 : 31,468 = 31,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,350/31,468 = 31,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,350x = 31,468 × 31,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,350x = 990,235,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 990,235,024/14,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,005.93
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