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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,426 and 18,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,426 and 18,268 is: 24,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,426 : 18,268 = 18,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,426/18,268 = 18,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,426x = 18,268 × 18,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,426x = 333,719,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,719,824/13,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.24

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