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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,094 and 18,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,094 and 18,708 is: 26,728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,094 : 18,708 = 18,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,094/18,708 = 18,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,094x = 18,708 × 18,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,094x = 349,989,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,989,264/13,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,728.98

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