Finding the Third Proportional to 13,344 and 18,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,344 and 18,882 is: 26,718.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,344 : 18,882 = 18,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,344/18,882 = 18,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,344x = 18,882 × 18,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,344x = 356,529,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,529,924/13,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,718.37
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