Finding the Third Proportional to 13,403 and 29,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,403 and 29,290 is: 64,008.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,403 : 29,290 = 29,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,403/29,290 = 29,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,403x = 29,290 × 29,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,403x = 857,904,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,904,100/13,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,008.36
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