Finding the Third Proportional to 14,571 and 31,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,571 and 31,219 is: 66,888.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,571 : 31,219 = 31,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,571/31,219 = 31,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,571x = 31,219 × 31,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,571x = 974,625,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 974,625,961/14,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,888.06
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