Finding the Third Proportional to 14,322 and 29,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,322 and 29,626 is: 61,283.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,322 : 29,626 = 29,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,322/29,626 = 29,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,322x = 29,626 × 29,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,322x = 877,699,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,699,876/14,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,283.33
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