Finding the Third Proportional to 13,260 and 30,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,260 and 30,237 is: 68,949.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,260 : 30,237 = 30,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,260/30,237 = 30,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,260x = 30,237 × 30,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,260x = 914,276,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,276,169/13,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,949.94
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