Finding the Third Proportional to 13,304 and 29,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,304 and 29,368 is: 64,828.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,304 : 29,368 = 29,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,304/29,368 = 29,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,304x = 29,368 × 29,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,304x = 862,479,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,479,424/13,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,828.58
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