Finding the Third Proportional to 13,664 and 29,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,664 and 29,914 is: 65,489.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,664 : 29,914 = 29,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,664/29,914 = 29,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,664x = 29,914 × 29,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,664x = 894,847,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 894,847,396/13,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,489.42
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