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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,280 and 18,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,280 and 18,266 is: 25,124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280 : 18,266 = 18,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280/18,266 = 18,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280x = 18,266 × 18,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280x = 333,646,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,646,756/13,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,124.00

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