Finding the Third Proportional to 13,206 and 28,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,206 and 28,932 is: 63,384.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,206 : 28,932 = 28,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,206/28,932 = 28,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,206x = 28,932 × 28,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,206x = 837,060,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,060,624/13,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,384.87
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