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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,239 and 18,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,239 and 18,207 is: 25,039.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239 : 18,207 = 18,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239/18,207 = 18,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239x = 18,207 × 18,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239x = 331,494,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,494,849/13,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,039.27

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