Finding the Third Proportional to 14,526 and 31,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,526 and 31,356 is: 67,685.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,526 : 31,356 = 31,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,526/31,356 = 31,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,526x = 31,356 × 31,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,526x = 983,198,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 983,198,736/14,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,685.44
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