Finding the Third Proportional to 14,526 and 29,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,526 and 29,124 is: 58,392.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,526 : 29,124 = 29,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,526/29,124 = 29,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,526x = 29,124 × 29,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,526x = 848,207,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,207,376/14,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,392.36
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