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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,552 and 18,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,552 and 18,452 is: 25,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552 : 18,452 = 18,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552/18,452 = 18,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552x = 18,452 × 18,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552x = 340,476,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,476,304/13,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,123.69

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