Finding the Third Proportional to 13,528 and 28,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,528 and 28,923 is: 61,837.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,528 : 28,923 = 28,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,528/28,923 = 28,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,528x = 28,923 × 28,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,528x = 836,539,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 836,539,929/13,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,837.66
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