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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,848 and 18,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,848 and 18,084 is: 23,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,848 : 18,084 = 18,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,848/18,084 = 18,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,848x = 18,084 × 18,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,848x = 327,031,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,031,056/13,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,615.76

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