Finding the Third Proportional to 14,645 and 34,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,645 and 34,555 is: 81,532.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,645 : 34,555 = 34,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,645/34,555 = 34,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,645x = 34,555 × 34,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,645x = 1,194,048,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,194,048,025/14,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,532.81
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