Finding the Third Proportional to 14,954 and 32,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,954 and 32,526 is: 70,746.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,954 : 32,526 = 32,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,954/32,526 = 32,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,954x = 32,526 × 32,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,954x = 1,057,940,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,057,940,676/14,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,746.33
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