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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,740 and 18,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,740 and 18,270 is: 24,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,740 : 18,270 = 18,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,740/18,270 = 18,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,740x = 18,270 × 18,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,740x = 333,792,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,792,900/13,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,293.52

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