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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,472 and 18,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,472 and 18,272 is: 24,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,472 : 18,272 = 18,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,472/18,272 = 18,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,472x = 18,272 × 18,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,472x = 333,865,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,865,984/13,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.21

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