Finding the Third Proportional to 13,768 and 20,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,768 and 20,076 is: 29,274.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,768 : 20,076 = 20,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,768/20,076 = 20,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,768x = 20,076 × 20,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,768x = 403,045,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,045,776/13,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,274.10
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