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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,234 and 18,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,234 and 18,811 is: 26,738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234 : 18,811 = 18,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234/18,811 = 18,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234x = 18,811 × 18,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234x = 353,853,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,853,721/13,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,738.23

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