Finding the Third Proportional to 13,587 and 21,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,587 and 21,000 is: 32,457.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,587 : 21,000 = 21,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,587/21,000 = 21,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,587x = 21,000 × 21,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,587x = 441,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,000,000/13,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,457.50
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