Finding the Third Proportional to 14,904 and 30,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,904 and 30,753 is: 63,455.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,904 : 30,753 = 30,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,904/30,753 = 30,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,904x = 30,753 × 30,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,904x = 945,747,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,747,009/14,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,455.92
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