Finding the Third Proportional to 13,654 and 18,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,654 and 18,606 is: 25,353.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,654 : 18,606 = 18,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,654/18,606 = 18,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,654x = 18,606 × 18,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,654x = 346,183,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,183,236/13,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,353.98
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