Finding the Third Proportional to 13,331 and 27,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,331 and 27,274 is: 55,800.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,331 : 27,274 = 27,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,331/27,274 = 27,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,331x = 27,274 × 27,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,331x = 743,871,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 743,871,076/13,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,800.10
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