Finding the Third Proportional to 13,855 and 29,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,855 and 29,695 is: 63,644.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,855 : 29,695 = 29,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,855/29,695 = 29,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,855x = 29,695 × 29,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,855x = 881,793,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 881,793,025/13,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,644.39
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