Finding the Third Proportional to 13,145 and 27,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,145 and 27,964 is: 59,489.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,145 : 27,964 = 27,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,145/27,964 = 27,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,145x = 27,964 × 27,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,145x = 781,985,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,985,296/13,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,489.18
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