Finding the Third Proportional to 13,068 and 27,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,068 and 27,243 is: 56,793.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,068 : 27,243 = 27,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,068/27,243 = 27,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,068x = 27,243 × 27,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,068x = 742,181,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 742,181,049/13,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,793.77
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