Finding the Third Proportional to 14,608 and 32,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,608 and 32,452 is: 72,092.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,608 : 32,452 = 32,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,608/32,452 = 32,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,608x = 32,452 × 32,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,608x = 1,053,132,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,053,132,304/14,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,092.85
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