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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,042 and 18,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,042 and 18,583 is: 26,478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,042 : 18,583 = 18,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,042/18,583 = 18,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,042x = 18,583 × 18,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,042x = 345,327,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,327,889/13,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,478.14

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