Finding the Third Proportional to 14,403 and 29,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,403 and 29,804 is: 61,673.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,403 : 29,804 = 29,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,403/29,804 = 29,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,403x = 29,804 × 29,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,403x = 888,278,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 888,278,416/14,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,673.15
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