Finding the Third Proportional to 14,790 and 32,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,790 and 32,319 is: 70,623.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,790 : 32,319 = 32,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,790/32,319 = 32,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,790x = 32,319 × 32,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,790x = 1,044,517,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,044,517,761/14,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,623.24
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