Finding the Third Proportional to 14,439 and 30,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,439 and 30,013 is: 62,385.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,439 : 30,013 = 30,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,439/30,013 = 30,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,439x = 30,013 × 30,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,439x = 900,780,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 900,780,169/14,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,385.22
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