Finding the Third Proportional to 13,290 and 29,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,290 and 29,160 is: 63,980.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,290 : 29,160 = 29,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,290/29,160 = 29,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,290x = 29,160 × 29,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,290x = 850,305,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,305,600/13,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,980.86
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