Finding the Third Proportional to 14,952 and 32,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,952 and 32,406 is: 70,234.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,952 : 32,406 = 32,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,952/32,406 = 32,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,952x = 32,406 × 32,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,952x = 1,050,148,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,050,148,836/14,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,234.67
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