Finding the Third Proportional to 13,776 and 18,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,776 and 18,194 is: 24,028.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,776 : 18,194 = 18,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,776/18,194 = 18,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,776x = 18,194 × 18,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,776x = 331,021,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,021,636/13,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,028.86
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