Finding the Third Proportional to 13,228 and 20,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,228 and 20,464 is: 31,658.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,228 : 20,464 = 20,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,228/20,464 = 20,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,228x = 20,464 × 20,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,228x = 418,775,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,775,296/13,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,658.25
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