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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,664 and 19,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,664 and 19,218 is: 27,029.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664 : 19,218 = 19,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664/19,218 = 19,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664x = 19,218 × 19,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664x = 369,331,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,331,524/13,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,029.53

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