Finding the Third Proportional to 13,534 and 29,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,534 and 29,084 is: 62,500.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,534 : 29,084 = 29,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,534/29,084 = 29,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,534x = 29,084 × 29,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,534x = 845,879,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,879,056/13,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,500.30
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