Finding the Third Proportional to 13,932 and 30,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,932 and 30,969 is: 68,840.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,932 : 30,969 = 30,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,932/30,969 = 30,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,932x = 30,969 × 30,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,932x = 959,078,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 959,078,961/13,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,840.01
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