Finding the Third Proportional to 13,180 and 28,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,180 and 28,792 is: 62,896.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,180 : 28,792 = 28,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,180/28,792 = 28,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,180x = 28,792 × 28,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,180x = 828,979,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 828,979,264/13,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,896.76
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