Finding the Third Proportional to 14,825 and 31,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,825 and 31,306 is: 66,108.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,825 : 31,306 = 31,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,825/31,306 = 31,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,825x = 31,306 × 31,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,825x = 980,065,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 980,065,636/14,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,108.98
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