Finding the Third Proportional to 13,448 and 18,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,448 and 18,900 is: 26,562.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,448 : 18,900 = 18,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,448/18,900 = 18,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,448x = 18,900 × 18,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,448x = 357,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,210,000/13,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,562.31
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