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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,774 and 18,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,774 and 18,460 is: 24,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,774 : 18,460 = 18,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,774/18,460 = 18,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,774x = 18,460 × 18,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,774x = 340,771,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,771,600/13,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.21

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