Finding the Third Proportional to 13,368 and 20,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,368 and 20,052 is: 30,078
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,368 : 20,052 = 20,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,368/20,052 = 20,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,368x = 20,052 × 20,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,368x = 402,082,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,082,704/13,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,078
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