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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,089 and 18,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,089 and 18,695 is: 26,702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,089 : 18,695 = 18,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,089/18,695 = 18,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,089x = 18,695 × 18,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,089x = 349,503,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,503,025/13,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,702.04

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