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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,254 and 18,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,254 and 18,575 is: 26,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254 : 18,575 = 18,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254/18,575 = 18,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254x = 18,575 × 18,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254x = 345,030,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,030,625/13,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,032.19

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