Finding the Third Proportional to 13,924 and 28,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,924 and 28,333 is: 57,652.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,924 : 28,333 = 28,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,924/28,333 = 28,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,924x = 28,333 × 28,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,924x = 802,758,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,758,889/13,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,652.89
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