Finding the Third Proportional to 13,986 and 30,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,986 and 30,342 is: 65,825.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,986 : 30,342 = 30,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,986/30,342 = 30,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,986x = 30,342 × 30,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,986x = 920,636,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 920,636,964/13,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,825.61
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