Finding the Third Proportional to 13,084 and 28,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,084 and 28,356 is: 61,453.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,084 : 28,356 = 28,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,084/28,356 = 28,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,084x = 28,356 × 28,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,084x = 804,062,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,062,736/13,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,453.89
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