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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,077 and 18,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,077 and 18,673 is: 26,663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,077 : 18,673 = 18,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,077/18,673 = 18,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,077x = 18,673 × 18,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,077x = 348,680,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,680,929/13,077
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.68

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