Finding the Third Proportional to 13,956 and 29,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,956 and 29,370 is: 61,808.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,956 : 29,370 = 29,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,956/29,370 = 29,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,956x = 29,370 × 29,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,956x = 862,596,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,596,900/13,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,808.32
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