Finding the Third Proportional to 14,861 and 32,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,861 and 32,285 is: 70,138.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,861 : 32,285 = 32,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,861/32,285 = 32,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,861x = 32,285 × 32,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,861x = 1,042,321,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,042,321,225/14,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,138.03
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