Finding the Third Proportional to 13,930 and 29,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,930 and 29,317 is: 61,700.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,930 : 29,317 = 29,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,930/29,317 = 29,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,930x = 29,317 × 29,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,930x = 859,486,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,486,489/13,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,700.39
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