Finding the Third Proportional to 13,350 and 19,336.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,350 and 19,336.50 is: 28,007.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,350 : 19,336.50 = 19,336.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,350/19,336.50 = 19,336.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,350x = 19,336.50 × 19,336.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,350x = 373,900,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,900,232.25/13,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,007.51
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