Finding the Third Proportional to 13,416 and 28,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,416 and 28,992 is: 62,651.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,416 : 28,992 = 28,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,416/28,992 = 28,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,416x = 28,992 × 28,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,416x = 840,536,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,536,064/13,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,651.76
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