Finding the Third Proportional to 13,100 and 18,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,100 and 18,674 is: 26,619.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,100 : 18,674 = 18,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,100/18,674 = 18,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,100x = 18,674 × 18,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,100x = 348,718,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,718,276/13,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,619.72
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