Finding the Third Proportional to 13,594 and 29,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,594 and 29,172 is: 62,601.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,594 : 29,172 = 29,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,594/29,172 = 29,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,594x = 29,172 × 29,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,594x = 851,005,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 851,005,584/13,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,601.56
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