Finding the Third Proportional to 14,366 and 31,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,366 and 31,612 is: 69,561.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,366 : 31,612 = 31,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,366/31,612 = 31,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,366x = 31,612 × 31,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,366x = 999,318,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 999,318,544/14,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,561.36
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