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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,594 and 18,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,594 and 18,295 is: 24,621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,594 : 18,295 = 18,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,594/18,295 = 18,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,594x = 18,295 × 18,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,594x = 334,707,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,707,025/13,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.67

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