Finding the Third Proportional to 13,743 and 18,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,743 and 18,669 is: 25,360.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,743 : 18,669 = 18,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,743/18,669 = 18,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,743x = 18,669 × 18,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,743x = 348,531,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,531,561/13,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,360.66
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