Finding the Third Proportional to 14,068.50 and 29,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,068.50 and 29,964 is: 63,819.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,068.50 : 29,964 = 29,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,068.50/29,964 = 29,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,068.50x = 29,964 × 29,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,068.50x = 897,841,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 897,841,296/14,068.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,819.26
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