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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,634 and 18,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,634 and 18,322 is: 24,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,634 : 18,322 = 18,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,634/18,322 = 18,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,634x = 18,322 × 18,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,634x = 335,695,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,695,684/13,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.95

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