Finding the Third Proportional to 14,442 and 31,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,442 and 31,641 is: 69,322.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,442 : 31,641 = 31,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,442/31,641 = 31,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,442x = 31,641 × 31,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,442x = 1,001,152,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,001,152,881/14,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,322.32
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