Finding the Third Proportional to 14,906 and 30,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,906 and 30,757 is: 63,463.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,906 : 30,757 = 30,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,906/30,757 = 30,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,906x = 30,757 × 30,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,906x = 945,993,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,993,049/14,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,463.91
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