Finding the Third Proportional to 14,872 and 32,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,872 and 32,604 is: 71,478
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,872 : 32,604 = 32,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,872/32,604 = 32,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,872x = 32,604 × 32,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,872x = 1,063,020,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,020,816/14,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,478
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