Finding the Third Proportional to 13,340 and 29,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,340 and 29,030 is: 63,173.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,340 : 29,030 = 29,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,340/29,030 = 29,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,340x = 29,030 × 29,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,340x = 842,740,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 842,740,900/13,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,173.98
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