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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,226 and 18,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,226 and 18,011 is: 24,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,226 : 18,011 = 18,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,226/18,011 = 18,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,226x = 18,011 × 18,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,226x = 324,396,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,396,121/13,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.15

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