Finding the Third Proportional to 13,830 and 19,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,830 and 19,554 is: 27,647.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,830 : 19,554 = 19,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,830/19,554 = 19,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,830x = 19,554 × 19,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,830x = 382,358,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,358,916/13,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,647.07
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