Finding the Third Proportional to 14,425 and 31,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,425 and 31,298 is: 67,907.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,425 : 31,298 = 31,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,425/31,298 = 31,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,425x = 31,298 × 31,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,425x = 979,564,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 979,564,804/14,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,907.44
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