Finding the Third Proportional to 13,454 and 20,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,454 and 20,904 is: 32,479.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,454 : 20,904 = 20,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,454/20,904 = 20,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,454x = 20,904 × 20,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,454x = 436,977,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,977,216/13,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,479.35
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