Finding the Third Proportional to 13,691.50 and 20,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,691.50 and 20,598 is: 30,988.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,691.50 : 20,598 = 20,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,691.50/20,598 = 20,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,691.50x = 20,598 × 20,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,691.50x = 424,277,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,277,604/13,691.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,988.39
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