Finding the Third Proportional to 5,953.50 and 13,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 5,953.50 and 13,059 is: 28,644.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,953.50 : 13,059 = 13,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,953.50/13,059 = 13,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,953.50x = 13,059 × 13,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,953.50x = 170,537,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,537,481/5,953.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,644.91
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