Finding the Third Proportional to 13,594 and 18,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,594 and 18,528 is: 25,252.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,594 : 18,528 = 18,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,594/18,528 = 18,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,594x = 18,528 × 18,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,594x = 343,286,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,286,784/13,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,252.82
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