Finding the Third Proportional to 14,252.63 and 29,872.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,252.63 and 29,872.13 is: 62,609.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,252.63 : 29,872.13 = 29,872.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,252.63/29,872.13 = 29,872.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,252.63x = 29,872.13 × 29,872.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,252.63x = 892,343,852.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,343,852.02/14,252.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,609.09
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