Finding the Third Proportional to 13,985 and 21,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,985 and 21,828 is: 34,069.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,985 : 21,828 = 21,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,985/21,828 = 21,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,985x = 21,828 × 21,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,985x = 476,461,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,461,584/13,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,069.47
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