Finding the Third Proportional to 12,930 and 20,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,930 and 20,571 is: 32,727.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,930 : 20,571 = 20,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,930/20,571 = 20,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,930x = 20,571 × 20,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,930x = 423,166,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,166,041/12,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,727.46
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