Finding the Third Proportional to 13,330 and 27,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,330 and 27,916 is: 58,462.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,330 : 27,916 = 27,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,330/27,916 = 27,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,330x = 27,916 × 27,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,330x = 779,303,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,303,056/13,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,462.34
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