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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,336 and 18,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,336 and 18,128 is: 24,641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336 : 18,128 = 18,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336/18,128 = 18,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336x = 18,128 × 18,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336x = 328,624,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,624,384/13,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.90

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