Finding the Third Proportional to 13,372 and 18,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,372 and 18,844 is: 26,555.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,372 : 18,844 = 18,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,372/18,844 = 18,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,372x = 18,844 × 18,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,372x = 355,096,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,096,336/13,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,555.22
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