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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,826 and 18,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,826 and 18,187 is: 23,923.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,826 : 18,187 = 18,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,826/18,187 = 18,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,826x = 18,187 × 18,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,826x = 330,766,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,766,969/13,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,923.55

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