Finding the Third Proportional to 13,076 and 27,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,076 and 27,996 is: 59,940.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,076 : 27,996 = 27,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,076/27,996 = 27,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,076x = 27,996 × 27,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,076x = 783,776,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,776,016/13,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,940.04
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