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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,350 and 18,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,350 and 18,101 is: 24,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350 : 18,101 = 18,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350/18,101 = 18,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350x = 18,101 × 18,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350x = 327,646,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,646,201/13,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,542.79

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