Finding the Third Proportional to 14,183 and 20,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,183 and 20,302 is: 29,060.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,183 : 20,302 = 20,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,183/20,302 = 20,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,183x = 20,302 × 20,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,183x = 412,171,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,171,204/14,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,060.93
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