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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,372 and 18,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,372 and 18,182 is: 24,722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,372 : 18,182 = 18,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,372/18,182 = 18,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,372x = 18,182 × 18,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,372x = 330,585,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,585,124/13,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.19

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