Finding the Third Proportional to 13,296 and 31,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,296 and 31,560 is: 74,912.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,296 : 31,560 = 31,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,296/31,560 = 31,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,296x = 31,560 × 31,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,296x = 996,033,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 996,033,600/13,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,912.27
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