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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,474 and 18,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,474 and 18,849 is: 26,368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,474 : 18,849 = 18,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,474/18,849 = 18,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,474x = 18,849 × 18,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,474x = 355,284,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,284,801/13,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,368.18

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