Finding the Third Proportional to 13,276 and 20,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,276 and 20,560 is: 31,840.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,276 : 20,560 = 20,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,276/20,560 = 20,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,276x = 20,560 × 20,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,276x = 422,713,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,713,600/13,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,840.43
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