Finding the Third Proportional to 14,890 and 32,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,890 and 32,754 is: 72,050.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,890 : 32,754 = 32,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,890/32,754 = 32,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,890x = 32,754 × 32,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,890x = 1,072,824,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,072,824,516/14,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,050.00
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