Finding the Third Proportional to 13,315 and 18,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,315 and 18,028 is: 24,409.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,315 : 18,028 = 18,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,315/18,028 = 18,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,315x = 18,028 × 18,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,315x = 325,008,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,008,784/13,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,409.22
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