Finding the Third Proportional to 13,833 and 30,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,833 and 30,474 is: 67,134.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,833 : 30,474 = 30,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,833/30,474 = 30,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,833x = 30,474 × 30,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,833x = 928,664,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 928,664,676/13,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,134.00
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