Finding the Third Proportional to 13,922 and 28,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,922 and 28,527 is: 58,453.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,922 : 28,527 = 28,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,922/28,527 = 28,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,922x = 28,527 × 28,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,922x = 813,789,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 813,789,729/13,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,453.51
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