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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,262 and 18,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,262 and 18,853 is: 26,801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,262 : 18,853 = 18,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,262/18,853 = 18,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,262x = 18,853 × 18,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,262x = 355,435,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,435,609/13,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.06

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