Finding the Third Proportional to 13,136 and 27,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,136 and 27,379 is: 57,065.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,136 : 27,379 = 27,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,136/27,379 = 27,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,136x = 27,379 × 27,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,136x = 749,609,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,609,641/13,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,065.29
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