Finding the Third Proportional to 13,808 and 29,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,808 and 29,950 is: 64,962.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,808 : 29,950 = 29,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,808/29,950 = 29,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,808x = 29,950 × 29,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,808x = 897,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 897,002,500/13,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,962.52
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