Finding the Third Proportional to 13,182 and 23,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,182 and 23,438 is: 41,673.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,182 : 23,438 = 23,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,182/23,438 = 23,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,182x = 23,438 × 23,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,182x = 549,339,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,339,844/13,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,673.48
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