Finding the Third Proportional to 13,256 and 29,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,256 and 29,063 is: 63,718.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,256 : 29,063 = 29,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,256/29,063 = 29,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,256x = 29,063 × 29,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,256x = 844,657,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,657,969/13,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,718.92
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