Finding the Third Proportional to 13,860 and 21,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,860 and 21,758 is: 34,156.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,860 : 21,758 = 21,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,860/21,758 = 21,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,860x = 21,758 × 21,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,860x = 473,410,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,410,564/13,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,156.61
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