Finding the Third Proportional to 13,682 and 29,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,682 and 29,547 is: 63,808.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,682 : 29,547 = 29,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,682/29,547 = 29,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,682x = 29,547 × 29,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,682x = 873,025,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,025,209/13,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,808.30
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