Finding the Third Proportional to 13,932 and 29,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,932 and 29,754 is: 63,544.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,932 : 29,754 = 29,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,932/29,754 = 29,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,932x = 29,754 × 29,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,932x = 885,300,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 885,300,516/13,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,544.40
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