Finding the Third Proportional to 13,266 and 29,083.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,266 and 29,083.50 is: 63,760.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,266 : 29,083.50 = 29,083.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,266/29,083.50 = 29,083.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,266x = 29,083.50 × 29,083.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,266x = 845,849,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,849,972.25/13,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,760.74
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