Finding the Third Proportional to 13,610 and 27,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,610 and 27,796 is: 56,768.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,610 : 27,796 = 27,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,610/27,796 = 27,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,610x = 27,796 × 27,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,610x = 772,617,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,617,616/13,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,768.38
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