Finding the Third Proportional to 13,610 and 18,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,610 and 18,651 is: 25,559.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,610 : 18,651 = 18,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,610/18,651 = 18,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,610x = 18,651 × 18,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,610x = 347,859,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,859,801/13,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,559.13
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