Finding the Third Proportional to 14,562 and 31,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,562 and 31,590 is: 68,529.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,562 : 31,590 = 31,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,562/31,590 = 31,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,562x = 31,590 × 31,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,562x = 997,928,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,928,100/14,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,529.60
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