Finding the Third Proportional to 14,451 and 30,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,451 and 30,750 is: 65,432.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,451 : 30,750 = 30,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,451/30,750 = 30,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,451x = 30,750 × 30,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,451x = 945,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,562,500/14,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,432.32
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