Finding the Third Proportional to 14,868 and 30,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,868 and 30,708 is: 63,423.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,868 : 30,708 = 30,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,868/30,708 = 30,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,868x = 30,708 × 30,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,868x = 942,981,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,981,264/14,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,423.54
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