Finding the Third Proportional to 14,920 and 32,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,920 and 32,476 is: 70,689.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,920 : 32,476 = 32,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,920/32,476 = 32,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,920x = 32,476 × 32,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,920x = 1,054,690,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,690,576/14,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,689.72
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