Finding the Third Proportional to 13,258 and 29,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,258 and 29,108 is: 63,906.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,258 : 29,108 = 29,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,258/29,108 = 29,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,258x = 29,108 × 29,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,258x = 847,275,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,275,664/13,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,906.75
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