Finding the Third Proportional to 13,230 and 29,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,230 and 29,958 is: 67,836.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,230 : 29,958 = 29,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,230/29,958 = 29,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,230x = 29,958 × 29,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,230x = 897,481,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 897,481,764/13,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,836.87
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