Finding the Third Proportional to 13,394 and 28,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,394 and 28,732 is: 61,634.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,394 : 28,732 = 28,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,394/28,732 = 28,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,394x = 28,732 × 28,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,394x = 825,527,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,527,824/13,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,634.15
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