Finding the Third Proportional to 13,176 and 28,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,176 and 28,944 is: 63,581.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,176 : 28,944 = 28,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,176/28,944 = 28,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,176x = 28,944 × 28,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,176x = 837,755,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,755,136/13,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,581.90
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