Finding the Third Proportional to 13,047 and 25,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,047 and 25,437 is: 49,593.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,047 : 25,437 = 25,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,047/25,437 = 25,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,047x = 25,437 × 25,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,047x = 647,040,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,040,969/13,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,593.08
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