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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,646 and 18,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,646 and 18,525 is: 25,148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,646 : 18,525 = 18,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,646/18,525 = 18,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,646x = 18,525 × 18,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,646x = 343,175,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,175,625/13,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,148.44

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