Finding the Third Proportional to 14,062 and 29,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,062 and 29,703 is: 62,741.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,062 : 29,703 = 29,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,062/29,703 = 29,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,062x = 29,703 × 29,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,062x = 882,268,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,268,209/14,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,741.30
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