Finding the Third Proportional to 13,954 and 30,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,954 and 30,532 is: 66,805.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,954 : 30,532 = 30,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,954/30,532 = 30,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,954x = 30,532 × 30,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,954x = 932,203,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 932,203,024/13,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,805.43
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