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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,446 and 18,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,446 and 18,807 is: 26,305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,446 : 18,807 = 18,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,446/18,807 = 18,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,446x = 18,807 × 18,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,446x = 353,703,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,703,249/13,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.46

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