Finding the Third Proportional to 13,352 and 20,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,352 and 20,028 is: 30,042
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,352 : 20,028 = 20,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,352/20,028 = 20,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,352x = 20,028 × 20,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,352x = 401,120,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,120,784/13,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,042
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