Finding the Third Proportional to 13,012 and 28,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,012 and 28,616 is: 62,932.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,012 : 28,616 = 28,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,012/28,616 = 28,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,012x = 28,616 × 28,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,012x = 818,875,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,875,456/13,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,932.33
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