Finding the Third Proportional to 13,173 and 20,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,173 and 20,094 is: 30,651.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,173 : 20,094 = 20,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,173/20,094 = 20,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,173x = 20,094 × 20,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,173x = 403,768,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,768,836/13,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,651.24
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