Finding the Third Proportional to 14,750 and 32,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,750 and 32,094 is: 69,832.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,750 : 32,094 = 32,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,750/32,094 = 32,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,750x = 32,094 × 32,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,750x = 1,030,024,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,024,836/14,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,832.19
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