Finding the Third Proportional to 13,656 and 29,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,656 and 29,784 is: 64,959.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,656 : 29,784 = 29,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,656/29,784 = 29,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,656x = 29,784 × 29,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,656x = 887,086,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,086,656/13,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,959.48
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