Finding the Third Proportional to 13,395 and 28,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,395 and 28,410 is: 60,255.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,395 : 28,410 = 28,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,395/28,410 = 28,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,395x = 28,410 × 28,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,395x = 807,128,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 807,128,100/13,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,255.92
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