Finding the Third Proportional to 13,084 and 27,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,084 and 27,740 is: 58,812.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,084 : 27,740 = 27,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,084/27,740 = 27,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,084x = 27,740 × 27,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,084x = 769,507,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 769,507,600/13,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,812.87
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