Finding the Third Proportional to 14,440 and 31,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,440 and 31,351 is: 68,066.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,440 : 31,351 = 31,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,440/31,351 = 31,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,440x = 31,351 × 31,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,440x = 982,885,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 982,885,201/14,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,066.84
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