Finding the Third Proportional to 13,376 and 27,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,376 and 27,696 is: 57,346.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,376 : 27,696 = 27,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,376/27,696 = 27,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,376x = 27,696 × 27,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,376x = 767,068,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 767,068,416/13,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,346.62
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