Finding the Third Proportional to 13,970 and 20,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,970 and 20,955 is: 31,432.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,970 : 20,955 = 20,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,970/20,955 = 20,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,970x = 20,955 × 20,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,970x = 439,112,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,112,025/13,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,432.50
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