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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,813 and 18,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,813 and 18,411 is: 24,539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,813 : 18,411 = 18,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,813/18,411 = 18,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,813x = 18,411 × 18,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,813x = 338,964,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,964,921/13,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,539.56

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