Finding the Third Proportional to 13,348 and 18,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,348 and 18,098 is: 24,538.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,348 : 18,098 = 18,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,348/18,098 = 18,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,348x = 18,098 × 18,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,348x = 327,537,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,537,604/13,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,538.33
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