Finding the Third Proportional to 14,383 and 30,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,383 and 30,766 is: 65,810.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,383 : 30,766 = 30,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,383/30,766 = 30,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,383x = 30,766 × 30,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,383x = 946,546,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 946,546,756/14,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,810.11
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