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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,242 and 18,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,242 and 18,561 is: 26,016.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242 : 18,561 = 18,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242/18,561 = 18,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242x = 18,561 × 18,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242x = 344,510,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,510,721/13,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.52

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