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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,836 and 18,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,836 and 18,014 is: 23,453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,836 : 18,014 = 18,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,836/18,014 = 18,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,836x = 18,014 × 18,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,836x = 324,504,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,504,196/13,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,453.61

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