Finding the Third Proportional to 13,482 and 29,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,482 and 29,254 is: 63,476.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,482 : 29,254 = 29,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,482/29,254 = 29,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,482x = 29,254 × 29,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,482x = 855,796,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,796,516/13,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,476.97
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