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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,189.50 and 18,555.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,189.50 and 18,555.75 is: 26,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.50 : 18,555.75 = 18,555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.50/18,555.75 = 18,555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.50x = 18,555.75 × 18,555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.50x = 344,315,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,315,858.06/13,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.30

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