Finding the Third Proportional to 13,774.50 and 20,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,774.50 and 20,628 is: 30,891.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,774.50 : 20,628 = 20,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,774.50/20,628 = 20,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,774.50x = 20,628 × 20,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,774.50x = 425,514,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,514,384/13,774.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,891.46
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