Finding the Third Proportional to 13,992 and 30,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,992 and 30,552 is: 66,711.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,992 : 30,552 = 30,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,992/30,552 = 30,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,992x = 30,552 × 30,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,992x = 933,424,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,424,704/13,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,711.31
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