Finding the Third Proportional to 13,154 and 17,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,154 and 17,722 is: 23,876.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,154 : 17,722 = 17,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,154/17,722 = 17,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,154x = 17,722 × 17,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,154x = 314,069,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,069,284/13,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,876.33
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