Finding the Third Proportional to 13,536 and 29,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,536 and 29,226 is: 63,102.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,536 : 29,226 = 29,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,536/29,226 = 29,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,536x = 29,226 × 29,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,536x = 854,159,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,159,076/13,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,102.77
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