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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,304 and 18,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,304 and 18,780 is: 26,509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,304 : 18,780 = 18,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,304/18,780 = 18,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,304x = 18,780 × 18,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,304x = 352,688,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,688,400/13,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,509.95

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