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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,732 and 18,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,732 and 18,651 is: 25,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732 : 18,651 = 18,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732/18,651 = 18,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732x = 18,651 × 18,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732x = 347,859,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,859,801/13,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,332.06

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