Finding the Third Proportional to 13,836 and 20,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,836 and 20,817 is: 31,320.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,836 : 20,817 = 20,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,836/20,817 = 20,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,836x = 20,817 × 20,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,836x = 433,347,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,347,489/13,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,320.29
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