Finding the Third Proportional to 13,768 and 29,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,768 and 29,641 is: 63,813.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,768 : 29,641 = 29,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,768/29,641 = 29,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,768x = 29,641 × 29,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,768x = 878,588,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 878,588,881/13,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,813.84
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