Finding the Third Proportional to 13,852 and 18,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,852 and 18,925 is: 25,855.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,852 : 18,925 = 18,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,852/18,925 = 18,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,852x = 18,925 × 18,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,852x = 358,155,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,155,625/13,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,855.88
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