Finding the Third Proportional to 14,252 and 29,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,252 and 29,200 is: 59,825.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,252 : 29,200 = 29,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,252/29,200 = 29,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,252x = 29,200 × 29,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,252x = 852,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 852,640,000/14,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,825.99
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