Finding the Third Proportional to 13,108 and 26,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,108 and 26,828 is: 54,908.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,108 : 26,828 = 26,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,108/26,828 = 26,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,108x = 26,828 × 26,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,108x = 719,741,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,741,584/13,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,908.57
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