Finding the Third Proportional to 13,604 and 20,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,604 and 20,296 is: 30,279.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,604 : 20,296 = 20,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,604/20,296 = 20,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,604x = 20,296 × 20,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,604x = 411,927,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,927,616/13,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,279.89
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