Finding the Third Proportional to 14,071 and 29,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,071 and 29,968 is: 63,824.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,071 : 29,968 = 29,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,071/29,968 = 29,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,071x = 29,968 × 29,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,071x = 898,081,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 898,081,024/14,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,824.96
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