Finding the Third Proportional to 13,730 and 22,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,730 and 22,107 is: 35,595.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,730 : 22,107 = 22,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,730/22,107 = 22,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,730x = 22,107 × 22,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,730x = 488,719,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,719,449/13,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,595.01
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