Finding the Third Proportional to 13,342 and 28,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,342 and 28,964 is: 62,877.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,342 : 28,964 = 28,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,342/28,964 = 28,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,342x = 28,964 × 28,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,342x = 838,913,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,913,296/13,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,877.63
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