Finding the Third Proportional to 14,464 and 33,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,464 and 33,208 is: 76,242.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,464 : 33,208 = 33,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,464/33,208 = 33,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,464x = 33,208 × 33,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,464x = 1,102,771,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,771,264/14,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,242.48
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