Finding the Third Proportional to 14,171 and 29,878.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,171 and 29,878.50 is: 62,996.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,171 : 29,878.50 = 29,878.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,171/29,878.50 = 29,878.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,171x = 29,878.50 × 29,878.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,171x = 892,724,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,724,762.25/14,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,996.60
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