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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,720 and 18,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,720 and 18,308 is: 24,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720 : 18,308 = 18,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720/18,308 = 18,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720x = 18,308 × 18,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720x = 335,182,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,182,864/13,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.24

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