Finding the Third Proportional to 13,430 and 20,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,430 and 20,441 is: 31,112.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,430 : 20,441 = 20,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,430/20,441 = 20,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,430x = 20,441 × 20,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,430x = 417,834,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,834,481/13,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,112.02
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