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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,384 and 17,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,384 and 17,958 is: 24,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,384 : 17,958 = 17,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,384/17,958 = 17,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,384x = 17,958 × 17,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,384x = 322,489,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,489,764/13,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.17

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