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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,152 and 18,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,152 and 18,232 is: 25,274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152 : 18,232 = 18,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152/18,232 = 18,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152x = 18,232 × 18,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152x = 332,405,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,405,824/13,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,274.17

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