Finding the Third Proportional to 13,023 and 20,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,023 and 20,195 is: 31,316.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,023 : 20,195 = 20,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,023/20,195 = 20,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,023x = 20,195 × 20,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,023x = 407,838,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,838,025/13,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,316.75
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