Finding the Third Proportional to 13,506 and 20,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,506 and 20,445 is: 30,949.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,506 : 20,445 = 20,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,506/20,445 = 20,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,506x = 20,445 × 20,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,506x = 417,998,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,998,025/13,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,949.06
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