Finding the Third Proportional to 13,658 and 29,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,658 and 29,788 is: 64,967.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,658 : 29,788 = 29,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,658/29,788 = 29,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,658x = 29,788 × 29,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,658x = 887,324,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,324,944/13,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,967.41
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