Finding the Third Proportional to 13,410 and 18,859.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,410 and 18,859.50 is: 26,523.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,410 : 18,859.50 = 18,859.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,410/18,859.50 = 18,859.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,410x = 18,859.50 × 18,859.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,410x = 355,680,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,680,740.25/13,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,523.55
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