Finding the Third Proportional to 13,388 and 20,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,388 and 20,806 is: 32,334.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,388 : 20,806 = 20,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,388/20,806 = 20,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,388x = 20,806 × 20,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,388x = 432,889,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,889,636/13,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,334.15
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