Finding the Third Proportional to 13,969 and 30,123
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,969 and 30,123 is: 64,957.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,969 : 30,123 = 30,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,969/30,123 = 30,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,969x = 30,123 × 30,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,969x = 907,395,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 907,395,129/13,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,957.77
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