Finding the Third Proportional to 13,444 and 18,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,444 and 18,804 is: 26,300.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,444 : 18,804 = 18,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,444/18,804 = 18,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,444x = 18,804 × 18,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,444x = 353,590,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,590,416/13,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,300.98
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