Finding the Third Proportional to 14,984 and 30,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,984 and 30,393 is: 61,648.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,984 : 30,393 = 30,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,984/30,393 = 30,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,984x = 30,393 × 30,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,984x = 923,734,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923,734,449/14,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,648.05
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