Finding the Third Proportional to 13,288 and 28,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,288 and 28,484 is: 61,057.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,288 : 28,484 = 28,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,288/28,484 = 28,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,288x = 28,484 × 28,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,288x = 811,338,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 811,338,256/13,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,057.97
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