Finding the Third Proportional to 13,240 and 14,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,240 and 14,488 is: 15,853.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,240 : 14,488 = 14,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,240/14,488 = 14,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,240x = 14,488 × 14,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,240x = 209,902,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,902,144/13,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,853.64
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