Finding the Third Proportional to 13,156 and 27,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,156 and 27,176 is: 56,136.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,156 : 27,176 = 27,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,156/27,176 = 27,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,156x = 27,176 × 27,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,156x = 738,534,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 738,534,976/13,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,136.74
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