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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,242 and 18,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,242 and 18,160 is: 24,904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242 : 18,160 = 18,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242/18,160 = 18,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242x = 18,160 × 18,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242x = 329,785,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,785,600/13,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,904.52

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