Finding the Third Proportional to 13,466 and 28,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,466 and 28,660 is: 60,997.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,466 : 28,660 = 28,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,466/28,660 = 28,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,466x = 28,660 × 28,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,466x = 821,395,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,395,600/13,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,997.74
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