Finding the Third Proportional to 13,494 and 29,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,494 and 29,292 is: 63,585.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,494 : 29,292 = 29,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,494/29,292 = 29,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,494x = 29,292 × 29,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,494x = 858,021,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,021,264/13,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,585.39
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