Finding the Third Proportional to 13,320 and 19,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,320 and 19,548 is: 28,688.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,320 : 19,548 = 19,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,320/19,548 = 19,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,320x = 19,548 × 19,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,320x = 382,124,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,124,304/13,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,688.01
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