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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,864 and 18,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,864 and 18,200 is: 23,892.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,864 : 18,200 = 18,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,864/18,200 = 18,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,864x = 18,200 × 18,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,864x = 331,240,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,240,000/13,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.09

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