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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,494 and 18,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,494 and 18,033 is: 24,098.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,494 : 18,033 = 18,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,494/18,033 = 18,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,494x = 18,033 × 18,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,494x = 325,189,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,189,089/13,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.79

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