Finding the Third Proportional to 13,992 and 29,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,992 and 29,592 is: 62,584.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,992 : 29,592 = 29,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,992/29,592 = 29,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,992x = 29,592 × 29,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,992x = 875,686,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,686,464/13,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,584.80
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