Finding the Third Proportional to 14,462 and 31,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,462 and 31,576 is: 68,942.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,462 : 31,576 = 31,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,462/31,576 = 31,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,462x = 31,576 × 31,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,462x = 997,043,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,043,776/14,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,942.32
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