Finding the Third Proportional to 13,950 and 20,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,950 and 20,925 is: 31,387.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,950 : 20,925 = 20,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,950/20,925 = 20,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,950x = 20,925 × 20,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,950x = 437,855,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,855,625/13,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,387.50
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