Finding the Third Proportional to 13,414 and 20,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,414 and 20,344 is: 30,854.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,414 : 20,344 = 20,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,414/20,344 = 20,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,414x = 20,344 × 20,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,414x = 413,878,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,878,336/13,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,854.21
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