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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,768 and 18,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,768 and 18,684 is: 25,355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,768 : 18,684 = 18,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,768/18,684 = 18,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,768x = 18,684 × 18,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,768x = 349,091,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,091,856/13,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.31

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