Finding the Third Proportional to 13,380 and 20,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,380 and 20,070 is: 30,105
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,380 : 20,070 = 20,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,380/20,070 = 20,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,380x = 20,070 × 20,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,380x = 402,804,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,804,900/13,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,105
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