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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,035 and 18,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,035 and 18,678 is: 26,763.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,035 : 18,678 = 18,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,035/18,678 = 18,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,035x = 18,678 × 18,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,035x = 348,867,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,867,684/13,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,763.92

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