Finding the Third Proportional to 13,469 and 29,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,469 and 29,386 is: 64,112.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,469 : 29,386 = 29,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,469/29,386 = 29,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,469x = 29,386 × 29,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,469x = 863,536,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,536,996/13,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,112.93
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