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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,630 and 18,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,630 and 18,222 is: 24,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,630 : 18,222 = 18,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,630/18,222 = 18,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,630x = 18,222 × 18,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,630x = 332,041,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,041,284/13,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,361.06

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