Finding the Third Proportional to 14,460 and 31,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,460 and 31,572 is: 68,934.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,460 : 31,572 = 31,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,460/31,572 = 31,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,460x = 31,572 × 31,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,460x = 996,791,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 996,791,184/14,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,934.38
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