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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,498 and 18,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,498 and 18,883 is: 26,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,498 : 18,883 = 18,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,498/18,883 = 18,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,498x = 18,883 × 18,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,498x = 356,567,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,567,689/13,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,416.33

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