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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,838 and 18,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,838 and 18,017 is: 23,458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,838 : 18,017 = 18,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,838/18,017 = 18,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,838x = 18,017 × 18,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,838x = 324,612,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,612,289/13,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,458.04

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