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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,818 and 18,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,818 and 18,171 is: 23,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,818 : 18,171 = 18,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,818/18,171 = 18,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,818x = 18,171 × 18,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,818x = 330,185,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,185,241/13,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,895.30

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