Finding the Third Proportional to 14,964 and 31,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,964 and 31,548 is: 66,511.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,964 : 31,548 = 31,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,964/31,548 = 31,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,964x = 31,548 × 31,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,964x = 995,276,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 995,276,304/14,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,511.38
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