Finding the Third Proportional to 14,402 and 29,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,402 and 29,204 is: 59,219.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,402 : 29,204 = 29,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,402/29,204 = 29,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,402x = 29,204 × 29,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,402x = 852,873,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 852,873,616/14,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,219.11
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