Finding the Third Proportional to 14,014 and 29,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,014 and 29,327 is: 61,372.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,014 : 29,327 = 29,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,014/29,327 = 29,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,014x = 29,327 × 29,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,014x = 860,072,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,072,929/14,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,372.41
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