Finding the Third Proportional to 13,428 and 29,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,428 and 29,164 is: 63,340.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,428 : 29,164 = 29,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,428/29,164 = 29,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,428x = 29,164 × 29,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,428x = 850,538,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,538,896/13,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,340.70
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