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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,448 and 18,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,448 and 18,828 is: 26,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,448 : 18,828 = 18,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,448/18,828 = 18,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,448x = 18,828 × 18,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,448x = 354,493,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,493,584/13,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,360.32

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