Finding the Third Proportional to 13,564 and 27,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,564 and 27,854 is: 57,198.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,564 : 27,854 = 27,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,564/27,854 = 27,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,564x = 27,854 × 27,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,564x = 775,845,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,845,316/13,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,198.86
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