Finding the Third Proportional to 13,908 and 29,794.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,908 and 29,794.50 is: 63,827.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,908 : 29,794.50 = 29,794.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,908/29,794.50 = 29,794.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,908x = 29,794.50 × 29,794.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,908x = 887,712,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,712,230.25/13,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,827.45
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