Finding the Third Proportional to 13,470 and 28,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,470 and 28,560 is: 60,554.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,470 : 28,560 = 28,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,470/28,560 = 28,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,470x = 28,560 × 28,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,470x = 815,673,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,673,600/13,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,554.83
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