Finding the Third Proportional to 13,284 and 26,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,284 and 26,952 is: 54,683.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,284 : 26,952 = 26,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,284/26,952 = 26,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,284x = 26,952 × 26,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,284x = 726,410,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,410,304/13,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,683.10
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