Finding the Third Proportional to 14,376 and 30,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,376 and 30,912 is: 66,468.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,376 : 30,912 = 30,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,376/30,912 = 30,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,376x = 30,912 × 30,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,376x = 955,551,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 955,551,744/14,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,468.54
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