Finding the Third Proportional to 14,754 and 32,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,754 and 32,102 is: 69,848.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,754 : 32,102 = 32,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,754/32,102 = 32,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,754x = 32,102 × 32,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,754x = 1,030,538,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,538,404/14,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,848.07
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