Finding the Third Proportional to 13,464 and 29,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,464 and 29,484 is: 64,565.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,464 : 29,484 = 29,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,464/29,484 = 29,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,464x = 29,484 × 29,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,464x = 869,306,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 869,306,256/13,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,565.23
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