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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,492 and 18,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,492 and 18,874 is: 26,402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,492 : 18,874 = 18,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,492/18,874 = 18,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,492x = 18,874 × 18,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,492x = 356,227,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,227,876/13,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.90

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