Finding the Third Proportional to 13,336 and 29,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,336 and 29,072 is: 63,375.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,336 : 29,072 = 29,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,336/29,072 = 29,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,336x = 29,072 × 29,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,336x = 845,181,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,181,184/13,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,375.91
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