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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,124 and 18,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,124 and 18,486 is: 26,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,124 : 18,486 = 18,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,124/18,486 = 18,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,124x = 18,486 × 18,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,124x = 341,732,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,732,196/13,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.72

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