Finding the Third Proportional to 13,950 and 30,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,950 and 30,366 is: 66,099.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,950 : 30,366 = 30,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,950/30,366 = 30,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,950x = 30,366 × 30,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,950x = 922,093,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,093,956/13,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,099.93
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