Finding the Third Proportional to 13,699.13 and 21,027.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,699.13 and 21,027.09 is: 32,274.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,699.13 : 21,027.09 = 21,027.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,699.13/21,027.09 = 21,027.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,699.13x = 21,027.09 × 21,027.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,699.13x = 442,138,671.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,138,671.57/13,699.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,274.96
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