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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,614 and 18,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,614 and 18,657 is: 25,568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,614 : 18,657 = 18,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,614/18,657 = 18,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,614x = 18,657 × 18,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,614x = 348,083,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,083,649/13,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,568.07

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