Finding the Third Proportional to 14,124 and 29,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,124 and 29,610 is: 62,075.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,124 : 29,610 = 29,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,124/29,610 = 29,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,124x = 29,610 × 29,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,124x = 876,752,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,752,100/14,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,075.34
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