Finding the Third Proportional to 13,010 and 17,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,010 and 17,652 is: 23,950.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,010 : 17,652 = 17,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,010/17,652 = 17,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,010x = 17,652 × 17,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,010x = 311,593,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,593,104/13,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,950.28
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