Finding the Third Proportional to 13,248 and 28,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,248 and 28,923 is: 63,144.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,248 : 28,923 = 28,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,248/28,923 = 28,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,248x = 28,923 × 28,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,248x = 836,539,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 836,539,929/13,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,144.62
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