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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,660 and 18,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,660 and 18,157 is: 24,134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,660 : 18,157 = 18,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,660/18,157 = 18,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,660x = 18,157 × 18,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,660x = 329,676,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,676,649/13,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,134.45

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