Finding the Third Proportional to 13,614 and 29,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,614 and 29,302 is: 63,067.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,614 : 29,302 = 29,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,614/29,302 = 29,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,614x = 29,302 × 29,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,614x = 858,607,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,607,204/13,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,067.96
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