Finding the Third Proportional to 13,420 and 21,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,420 and 21,281 is: 33,746.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,420 : 21,281 = 21,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,420/21,281 = 21,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,420x = 21,281 × 21,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,420x = 452,880,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,880,961/13,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,746.72
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