Finding the Third Proportional to 13,208 and 18,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,208 and 18,876 is: 26,976.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,208 : 18,876 = 18,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,208/18,876 = 18,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,208x = 18,876 × 18,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,208x = 356,303,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,303,376/13,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,976.33
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