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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,302 and 18,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,302 and 18,258 is: 25,060.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302 : 18,258 = 18,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302/18,258 = 18,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302x = 18,258 × 18,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302x = 333,354,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,354,564/13,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.48

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