Finding the Third Proportional to 13,058 and 18,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,058 and 18,039 is: 24,920.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,058 : 18,039 = 18,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,058/18,039 = 18,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,058x = 18,039 × 18,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,058x = 325,405,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,405,521/13,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,920.01
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