Finding the Third Proportional to 13,728 and 22,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,728 and 22,104 is: 35,590.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,728 : 22,104 = 22,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,728/22,104 = 22,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,728x = 22,104 × 22,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,728x = 488,586,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,586,816/13,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,590.53
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