Finding the Third Proportional to 14,600 and 33,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,600 and 33,098 is: 75,032.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,600 : 33,098 = 33,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,600/33,098 = 33,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,600x = 33,098 × 33,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,600x = 1,095,477,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,095,477,604/14,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,032.71
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