Finding the Third Proportional to 13,224 and 26,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,224 and 26,925 is: 54,821.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,224 : 26,925 = 26,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,224/26,925 = 26,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,224x = 26,925 × 26,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,224x = 724,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 724,955,625/13,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,821.21
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