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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,292 and 18,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,292 and 18,430 is: 25,554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292 : 18,430 = 18,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292/18,430 = 18,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292x = 18,430 × 18,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292x = 339,664,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,664,900/13,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,554.09

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