Finding the Third Proportional to 13,132 and 27,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,132 and 27,748 is: 58,631.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,132 : 27,748 = 27,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,132/27,748 = 27,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,132x = 27,748 × 27,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,132x = 769,951,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 769,951,504/13,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,631.70
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