Finding the Third Proportional to 13,144 and 28,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,144 and 28,394 is: 61,337.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,144 : 28,394 = 28,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,144/28,394 = 28,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,144x = 28,394 × 28,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,144x = 806,219,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,219,236/13,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,337.43
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