Finding the Third Proportional to 13,289 and 29,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,289 and 29,158 is: 63,976.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,289 : 29,158 = 29,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,289/29,158 = 29,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,289x = 29,158 × 29,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,289x = 850,188,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,188,964/13,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,976.90
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