Finding the Third Proportional to 13,220 and 28,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,220 and 28,300 is: 60,581.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,220 : 28,300 = 28,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,220/28,300 = 28,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,220x = 28,300 × 28,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,220x = 800,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,890,000/13,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,581.69
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