Finding the Third Proportional to 13,352 and 30,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,352 and 30,909 is: 71,552.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,352 : 30,909 = 30,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,352/30,909 = 30,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,352x = 30,909 × 30,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,352x = 955,366,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 955,366,281/13,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,552.30
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