Finding the Third Proportional to 14,525 and 33,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,525 and 33,627 is: 77,850.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,525 : 33,627 = 33,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,525/33,627 = 33,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,525x = 33,627 × 33,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,525x = 1,130,775,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,130,775,129/14,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,850.27
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