Finding the Third Proportional to 14,528 and 30,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,528 and 30,752 is: 65,093.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,528 : 30,752 = 30,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,528/30,752 = 30,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,528x = 30,752 × 30,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,528x = 945,685,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,685,504/14,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,093.99
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