Finding the Third Proportional to 13,196 and 29,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,196 and 29,832 is: 67,440.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,196 : 29,832 = 29,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,196/29,832 = 29,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,196x = 29,832 × 29,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,196x = 889,948,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 889,948,224/13,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,440.76
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