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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,862 and 18,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,862 and 18,201 is: 23,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,862 : 18,201 = 18,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,862/18,201 = 18,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,862x = 18,201 × 18,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,862x = 331,276,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,276,401/13,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.17

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