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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,114 and 18,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,114 and 18,543 is: 26,219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114 : 18,543 = 18,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114/18,543 = 18,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114x = 18,543 × 18,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114x = 343,842,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,842,849/13,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,219.52

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