Finding the Third Proportional to 13,086 and 20,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,086 and 20,022 is: 30,634.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,086 : 20,022 = 20,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,086/20,022 = 20,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,086x = 20,022 × 20,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,086x = 400,880,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,880,484/13,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,634.30
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