Finding the Third Proportional to 13,504 and 18,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,504 and 18,756 is: 26,050.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,504 : 18,756 = 18,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,504/18,756 = 18,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,504x = 18,756 × 18,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,504x = 351,787,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,787,536/13,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,050.62
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