Finding the Third Proportional to 13,514 and 29,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,514 and 29,044 is: 62,420.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,514 : 29,044 = 29,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,514/29,044 = 29,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,514x = 29,044 × 29,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,514x = 843,553,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 843,553,936/13,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,420.74
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