Finding the Third Proportional to 14,064 and 26,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,064 and 26,328 is: 49,286.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,064 : 26,328 = 26,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,064/26,328 = 26,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,064x = 26,328 × 26,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,064x = 693,163,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,163,584/14,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,286.38
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