Finding the Third Proportional to 13,514 and 20,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,514 and 20,217 is: 30,244.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,514 : 20,217 = 20,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,514/20,217 = 20,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,514x = 20,217 × 20,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,514x = 408,727,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,727,089/13,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,244.72
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