Finding the Third Proportional to 14,623 and 32,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,623 and 32,022 is: 70,122.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,623 : 32,022 = 32,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,623/32,022 = 32,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,623x = 32,022 × 32,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,623x = 1,025,408,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,025,408,484/14,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,122.99
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