Finding the Third Proportional to 14,056 and 29,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,056 and 29,411 is: 61,540.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,056 : 29,411 = 29,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,056/29,411 = 29,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,056x = 29,411 × 29,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,056x = 865,006,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 865,006,921/14,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,540.05
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