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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,302 and 18,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,302 and 18,636 is: 26,108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302 : 18,636 = 18,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302/18,636 = 18,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302x = 18,636 × 18,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302x = 347,300,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,300,496/13,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,108.89

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