Finding the Third Proportional to 14,780 and 32,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,780 and 32,841 is: 72,972.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,780 : 32,841 = 32,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,780/32,841 = 32,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,780x = 32,841 × 32,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,780x = 1,078,531,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,078,531,281/14,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,972.35
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