Finding the Third Proportional to 13,217 and 20,489.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,217 and 20,489.50 is: 31,763.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,217 : 20,489.50 = 20,489.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,217/20,489.50 = 20,489.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,217x = 20,489.50 × 20,489.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,217x = 419,819,610.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 419,819,610.25/13,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,763.61
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