Finding the Third Proportional to 14,900 and 32,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,900 and 32,472 is: 70,767.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,900 : 32,472 = 32,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,900/32,472 = 32,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,900x = 32,472 × 32,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,900x = 1,054,430,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,430,784/14,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,767.17
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