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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,732 and 18,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,732 and 18,702 is: 25,470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732 : 18,702 = 18,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732/18,702 = 18,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732x = 18,702 × 18,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732x = 349,764,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,764,804/13,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,470.78

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