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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,774 and 18,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,774 and 18,191 is: 24,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,774 : 18,191 = 18,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,774/18,191 = 18,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,774x = 18,191 × 18,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,774x = 330,912,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,912,481/13,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.43

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