Finding the Third Proportional to 13,302 and 18,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,302 and 18,126 is: 24,699.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,302 : 18,126 = 18,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,302/18,126 = 18,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,302x = 18,126 × 18,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,302x = 328,551,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,551,876/13,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,699.43
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