Finding the Third Proportional to 13,386 and 29,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,386 and 29,325 is: 64,242.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,386 : 29,325 = 29,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,386/29,325 = 29,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,386x = 29,325 × 29,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,386x = 859,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,955,625/13,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,242.91
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