Finding the Third Proportional to 13,120 and 28,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,120 and 28,314 is: 61,103.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,120 : 28,314 = 28,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,120/28,314 = 28,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,120x = 28,314 × 28,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,120x = 801,682,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 801,682,596/13,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,103.86
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