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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,524 and 18,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,524 and 18,432 is: 25,121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,524 : 18,432 = 18,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,524/18,432 = 18,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,524x = 18,432 × 18,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,524x = 339,738,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,738,624/13,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,121.16

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