Finding the Third Proportional to 13,060 and 18,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,060 and 18,470 is: 26,121.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,060 : 18,470 = 18,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,060/18,470 = 18,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,060x = 18,470 × 18,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,060x = 341,140,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,140,900/13,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,121.05
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