Finding the Third Proportional to 13,594 and 18,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,594 and 18,295 is: 24,621.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,594 : 18,295 = 18,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,594/18,295 = 18,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,594x = 18,295 × 18,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,594x = 334,707,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,707,025/13,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,621.67
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