Finding the Third Proportional to 13,584 and 28,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,584 and 28,041 is: 57,884.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,584 : 28,041 = 28,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,584/28,041 = 28,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,584x = 28,041 × 28,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,584x = 786,297,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 786,297,681/13,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,884.10
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