Finding the Third Proportional to 13,234 and 21,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,234 and 21,066 is: 33,533.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,234 : 21,066 = 21,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,234/21,066 = 21,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,234x = 21,066 × 21,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,234x = 443,776,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,776,356/13,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,533.05
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