Finding the Third Proportional to 14,906 and 37,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,906 and 37,035 is: 92,016.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,906 : 37,035 = 37,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,906/37,035 = 37,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,906x = 37,035 × 37,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,906x = 1,371,591,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,371,591,225/14,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,016.05
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