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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,643 and 18,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,643 and 18,423 is: 24,877.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,643 : 18,423 = 18,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,643/18,423 = 18,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,643x = 18,423 × 18,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,643x = 339,406,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,406,929/13,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,877.73

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