Finding the Third Proportional to 14,558 and 31,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,558 and 31,192 is: 66,832.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,558 : 31,192 = 31,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,558/31,192 = 31,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,558x = 31,192 × 31,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,558x = 972,940,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 972,940,864/14,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,832.04
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