Finding the Third Proportional to 13,042 and 18,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,042 and 18,583 is: 26,478.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,042 : 18,583 = 18,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,042/18,583 = 18,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,042x = 18,583 × 18,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,042x = 345,327,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,327,889/13,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,478.14
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