Finding the Third Proportional to 13,650 and 21,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,650 and 21,763 is: 34,698.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,650 : 21,763 = 21,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,650/21,763 = 21,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,650x = 21,763 × 21,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,650x = 473,628,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,628,169/13,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,698.03
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