Finding the Third Proportional to 14,420 and 31,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,420 and 31,432 is: 68,513.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,420 : 31,432 = 31,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,420/31,432 = 31,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,420x = 31,432 × 31,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,420x = 987,970,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 987,970,624/14,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,513.91
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