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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,748 and 18,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,748 and 18,630 is: 25,245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,748 : 18,630 = 18,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,748/18,630 = 18,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,748x = 18,630 × 18,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,748x = 347,076,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,076,900/13,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.63

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