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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,366 and 18,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,366 and 18,802 is: 26,448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,366 : 18,802 = 18,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,366/18,802 = 18,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,366x = 18,802 × 18,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,366x = 353,515,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,515,204/13,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,448.84

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