Finding the Third Proportional to 14,214 and 29,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,214 and 29,340 is: 60,562.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,214 : 29,340 = 29,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,214/29,340 = 29,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,214x = 29,340 × 29,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,214x = 860,835,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,835,600/14,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,562.52
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