Finding the Third Proportional to 13,424 and 29,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,424 and 29,152 is: 63,307.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,424 : 29,152 = 29,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,424/29,152 = 29,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,424x = 29,152 × 29,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,424x = 849,839,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 849,839,104/13,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,307.44
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