Finding the Third Proportional to 13,432 and 14,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,432 and 14,800 is: 16,307.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,432 : 14,800 = 14,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,432/14,800 = 14,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,432x = 14,800 × 14,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,432x = 219,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,040,000/13,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,307.33
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