Finding the Third Proportional to 13,650 and 21,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,650 and 21,126 is: 32,696.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,650 : 21,126 = 21,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,650/21,126 = 21,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,650x = 21,126 × 21,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,650x = 446,307,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,307,876/13,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,696.55
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