Finding the Third Proportional to 13,004 and 27,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,004 and 27,557 is: 58,396.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,004 : 27,557 = 27,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,004/27,557 = 27,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,004x = 27,557 × 27,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,004x = 759,388,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 759,388,249/13,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,396.51
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