Finding the Third Proportional to 14,624 and 29,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,624 and 29,860 is: 60,969.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,624 : 29,860 = 29,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,624/29,860 = 29,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,624x = 29,860 × 29,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,624x = 891,619,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,619,600/14,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,969.61
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