Finding the Third Proportional to 13,204 and 27,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,204 and 27,504 is: 57,290.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,204 : 27,504 = 27,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,204/27,504 = 27,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,204x = 27,504 × 27,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,204x = 756,470,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,470,016/13,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,290.97
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