Finding the Third Proportional to 13,327 and 28,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,327 and 28,597 is: 61,363.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,327 : 28,597 = 28,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,327/28,597 = 28,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,327x = 28,597 × 28,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,327x = 817,788,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,788,409/13,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,363.28
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