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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,666 and 18,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,666 and 18,355 is: 24,652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666 : 18,355 = 18,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666/18,355 = 18,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666x = 18,355 × 18,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666x = 336,906,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,906,025/13,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.86

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