Finding the Third Proportional to 13,966 and 18,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,966 and 18,705 is: 25,052.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,966 : 18,705 = 18,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,966/18,705 = 18,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,966x = 18,705 × 18,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,966x = 349,877,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,877,025/13,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,052.06
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