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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,064 and 18,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,064 and 18,712 is: 26,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,064 : 18,712 = 18,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,064/18,712 = 18,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,064x = 18,712 × 18,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,064x = 350,138,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,138,944/13,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.82

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