Finding the Third Proportional to 13,334 and 18,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,334 and 18,165 is: 24,746.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,334 : 18,165 = 18,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,334/18,165 = 18,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,334x = 18,165 × 18,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,334x = 329,967,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,967,225/13,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,746.30
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