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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,426 and 18,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,426 and 18,376 is: 25,151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,426 : 18,376 = 18,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,426/18,376 = 18,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,426x = 18,376 × 18,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,426x = 337,677,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,677,376/13,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.00

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