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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,394 and 18,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,394 and 18,867 is: 26,576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,394 : 18,867 = 18,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,394/18,867 = 18,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,394x = 18,867 × 18,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,394x = 355,963,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,963,689/13,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,576.35

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