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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,747 and 18,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,747 and 18,675 is: 25,369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,747 : 18,675 = 18,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,747/18,675 = 18,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,747x = 18,675 × 18,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,747x = 348,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,755,625/13,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,369.58

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