Finding the Third Proportional to 13,592 and 21,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,592 and 21,006 is: 32,464.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,592 : 21,006 = 21,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,592/21,006 = 21,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,592x = 21,006 × 21,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,592x = 441,252,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,252,036/13,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,464.10
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