Finding the Third Proportional to 14,164 and 29,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,164 and 29,934 is: 63,262.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,164 : 29,934 = 29,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,164/29,934 = 29,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,164x = 29,934 × 29,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,164x = 896,044,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,044,356/14,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,262.10
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