Finding the Third Proportional to 13,200 and 28,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,200 and 28,920 is: 63,361.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,200 : 28,920 = 28,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,200/28,920 = 28,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,200x = 28,920 × 28,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,200x = 836,366,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 836,366,400/13,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,361.09
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