Finding the Third Proportional to 13,004 and 20,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,004 and 20,173 is: 31,294.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,004 : 20,173 = 20,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,004/20,173 = 20,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,004x = 20,173 × 20,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,004x = 406,949,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,949,929/13,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,294.21
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