Finding the Third Proportional to 13,360 and 20,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,360 and 20,040 is: 30,060
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,360 : 20,040 = 20,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,360/20,040 = 20,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,360x = 20,040 × 20,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,360x = 401,601,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,601,600/13,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,060
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