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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,262 and 18,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,262 and 18,740 is: 26,480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262 : 18,740 = 18,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262/18,740 = 18,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262x = 18,740 × 18,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262x = 351,187,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,187,600/13,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.74

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