Finding the Third Proportional to 13,488 and 20,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,488 and 20,523 is: 31,227.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,488 : 20,523 = 20,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,488/20,523 = 20,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,488x = 20,523 × 20,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,488x = 421,193,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,193,529/13,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,227.28
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