Finding the Third Proportional to 13,889 and 30,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,889 and 30,370 is: 66,407.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,889 : 30,370 = 30,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,889/30,370 = 30,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,889x = 30,370 × 30,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,889x = 922,336,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,336,900/13,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,407.73
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