Finding the Third Proportional to 13,008 and 28,927.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,008 and 28,927.50 is: 64,329.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,008 : 28,927.50 = 28,927.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,008/28,927.50 = 28,927.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,008x = 28,927.50 × 28,927.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,008x = 836,800,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 836,800,256.25/13,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,329.66
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