Finding the Third Proportional to 14,916 and 32,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,916 and 32,168 is: 69,373.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,916 : 32,168 = 32,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,916/32,168 = 32,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,916x = 32,168 × 32,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,916x = 1,034,780,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,034,780,224/14,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,373.84
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