Finding the Third Proportional to 14,928 and 32,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,928 and 32,776 is: 71,963.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,928 : 32,776 = 32,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,928/32,776 = 32,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,928x = 32,776 × 32,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,928x = 1,074,266,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,266,176/14,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,963.17
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