Finding the Third Proportional to 14,115 and 28,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,115 and 28,626 is: 58,055.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,115 : 28,626 = 28,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,115/28,626 = 28,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,115x = 28,626 × 28,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,115x = 819,447,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 819,447,876/14,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,055.11
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