Finding the Third Proportional to 14,280 and 29,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,280 and 29,652 is: 61,571.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,280 : 29,652 = 29,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,280/29,652 = 29,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,280x = 29,652 × 29,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,280x = 879,241,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 879,241,104/14,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,571.51
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