Finding the Third Proportional to 14,352 and 31,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,352 and 31,086 is: 67,331.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,352 : 31,086 = 31,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,352/31,086 = 31,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,352x = 31,086 × 31,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,352x = 966,339,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,339,396/14,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,331.34
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