Finding the Third Proportional to 13,555 and 21,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,555 and 21,565 is: 34,308.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,555 : 21,565 = 21,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,555/21,565 = 21,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,555x = 21,565 × 21,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,555x = 465,049,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,049,225/13,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,308.32
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