Finding the Third Proportional to 13,484 and 29,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,484 and 29,560 is: 64,802.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,484 : 29,560 = 29,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,484/29,560 = 29,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,484x = 29,560 × 29,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,484x = 873,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,793,600/13,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,802.25
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