Finding the Third Proportional to 14,044 and 29,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,044 and 29,816 is: 63,300.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,044 : 29,816 = 29,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,044/29,816 = 29,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,044x = 29,816 × 29,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,044x = 888,993,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,993,856/14,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,300.62
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