Finding the Third Proportional to 13,717 and 28,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,717 and 28,405 is: 58,820.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,717 : 28,405 = 28,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,717/28,405 = 28,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,717x = 28,405 × 28,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,717x = 806,844,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,844,025/13,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,820.74
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