Finding the Third Proportional to 13,232 and 18,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,232 and 18,912 is: 27,030.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,232 : 18,912 = 18,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,232/18,912 = 18,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,232x = 18,912 × 18,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,232x = 357,663,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,663,744/13,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,030.21
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