Finding the Third Proportional to 14,560 and 34,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,560 and 34,224 is: 80,445.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,560 : 34,224 = 34,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,560/34,224 = 34,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,560x = 34,224 × 34,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,560x = 1,171,282,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,171,282,176/14,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,445.20
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