Finding the Third Proportional to 13,100 and 27,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,100 and 27,820 is: 59,080.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,100 : 27,820 = 27,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,100/27,820 = 27,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,100x = 27,820 × 27,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,100x = 773,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 773,952,400/13,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,080.34
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