Finding the Third Proportional to 14,414 and 29,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,414 and 29,543 is: 60,551.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,414 : 29,543 = 29,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,414/29,543 = 29,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,414x = 29,543 × 29,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,414x = 872,788,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,788,849/14,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,551.47
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