Finding the Third Proportional to 13,924 and 30,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,924 and 30,302 is: 65,944.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,924 : 30,302 = 30,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,924/30,302 = 30,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,924x = 30,302 × 30,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,924x = 918,211,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,211,204/13,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,944.50
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