Finding the Third Proportional to 14,726 and 30,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,726 and 30,232 is: 62,065.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,726 : 30,232 = 30,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,726/30,232 = 30,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,726x = 30,232 × 30,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,726x = 913,973,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,973,824/14,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,065.31
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