Finding the Third Proportional to 13,625 and 18,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,625 and 18,310 is: 24,605.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,625 : 18,310 = 18,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,625/18,310 = 18,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,625x = 18,310 × 18,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,625x = 335,256,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,256,100/13,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,605.95
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