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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,332 and 18,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,332 and 18,765 is: 26,412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332 : 18,765 = 18,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332/18,765 = 18,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332x = 18,765 × 18,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332x = 352,125,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,125,225/13,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,412.03

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