Finding the Third Proportional to 13,264 and 18,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,264 and 18,594 is: 26,065.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,264 : 18,594 = 18,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,264/18,594 = 18,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,264x = 18,594 × 18,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,264x = 345,736,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,736,836/13,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,065.80
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