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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,347 and 18,076.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,347 and 18,076.50 is: 24,481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347 : 18,076.50 = 18,076.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347/18,076.50 = 18,076.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347x = 18,076.50 × 18,076.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347x = 326,759,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,759,852.25/13,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.89

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