Finding the Third Proportional to 13,422 and 27,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,422 and 27,204 is: 55,137.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,422 : 27,204 = 27,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,422/27,204 = 27,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,422x = 27,204 × 27,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,422x = 740,057,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 740,057,616/13,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,137.66
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