Finding the Third Proportional to 14,730 and 30,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,730 and 30,324 is: 62,426.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,730 : 30,324 = 30,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,730/30,324 = 30,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,730x = 30,324 × 30,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,730x = 919,544,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,544,976/14,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,426.68
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