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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,310 and 18,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,310 and 18,650 is: 26,132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,310 : 18,650 = 18,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,310/18,650 = 18,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,310x = 18,650 × 18,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,310x = 347,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,822,500/13,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,132.42

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