Finding the Third Proportional to 13,168 and 18,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,168 and 18,496 is: 25,979.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,168 : 18,496 = 18,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,168/18,496 = 18,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,168x = 18,496 × 18,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,168x = 342,102,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,102,016/13,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,979.80
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