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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,452 and 18,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,452 and 18,906 is: 26,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452 : 18,906 = 18,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452/18,906 = 18,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452x = 18,906 × 18,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452x = 357,436,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,436,836/13,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.28

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