Finding the Third Proportional to 13,626 and 18,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,626 and 18,311 is: 24,606.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,626 : 18,311 = 18,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,626/18,311 = 18,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,626x = 18,311 × 18,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,626x = 335,292,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,292,721/13,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,606.83
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