Finding the Third Proportional to 13,450 and 28,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,450 and 28,518 is: 60,466.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,450 : 28,518 = 28,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,450/28,518 = 28,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,450x = 28,518 × 28,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,450x = 813,276,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 813,276,324/13,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,466.64
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