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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,296 and 18,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,296 and 18,068 is: 24,552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,296 : 18,068 = 18,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,296/18,068 = 18,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,296x = 18,068 × 18,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,296x = 326,452,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,452,624/13,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.69

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