Finding the Third Proportional to 14,803.50 and 31,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,803.50 and 31,803 is: 68,323.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,803.50 : 31,803 = 31,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,803.50/31,803 = 31,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,803.50x = 31,803 × 31,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,803.50x = 1,011,430,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,011,430,809/14,803.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,323.76
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