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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,322 and 18,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,322 and 18,754 is: 26,400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322 : 18,754 = 18,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322/18,754 = 18,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322x = 18,754 × 18,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322x = 351,712,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,712,516/13,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,400.88

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