Finding the Third Proportional to 13,786 and 20,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,786 and 20,146 is: 29,440.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,786 : 20,146 = 20,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,786/20,146 = 20,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,786x = 20,146 × 20,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,786x = 405,861,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,861,316/13,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,440.11
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