Finding the Third Proportional to 14,564 and 31,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,564 and 31,252 is: 67,061.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,564 : 31,252 = 31,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,564/31,252 = 31,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,564x = 31,252 × 31,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,564x = 976,687,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 976,687,504/14,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,061.76
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