Finding the Third Proportional to 13,968 and 30,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,968 and 30,528 is: 66,720.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,968 : 30,528 = 30,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,968/30,528 = 30,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,968x = 30,528 × 30,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,968x = 931,958,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 931,958,784/13,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,720.99
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