Finding the Third Proportional to 13,476 and 29,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,476 and 29,472 is: 64,455.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,476 : 29,472 = 29,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,476/29,472 = 29,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,476x = 29,472 × 29,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,476x = 868,598,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,598,784/13,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,455.24
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