Finding the Third Proportional to 13,148 and 28,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,148 and 28,724 is: 62,752.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,148 : 28,724 = 28,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,148/28,724 = 28,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,148x = 28,724 × 28,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,148x = 825,068,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,068,176/13,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,752.37
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