Finding the Third Proportional to 13,980 and 29,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,980 and 29,872 is: 63,829.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,980 : 29,872 = 29,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,980/29,872 = 29,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,980x = 29,872 × 29,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,980x = 892,336,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,336,384/13,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,829.50
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