Finding the Third Proportional to 13,033 and 20,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,033 and 20,193 is: 31,286.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,033 : 20,193 = 20,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,033/20,193 = 20,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,033x = 20,193 × 20,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,033x = 407,757,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,757,249/13,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,286.52
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