Finding the Third Proportional to 12,706 and 29,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,706 and 29,694 is: 69,395.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,706 : 29,694 = 29,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,706/29,694 = 29,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,706x = 29,694 × 29,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,706x = 881,733,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 881,733,636/12,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,395.06
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