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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,457 and 18,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,457 and 18,473 is: 25,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,457 : 18,473 = 18,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,457/18,473 = 18,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,457x = 18,473 × 18,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,457x = 341,251,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,251,729/13,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,358.68

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