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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,878 and 18,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,878 and 18,834 is: 25,559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,878 : 18,834 = 18,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,878/18,834 = 18,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,878x = 18,834 × 18,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,878x = 354,719,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,719,556/13,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,559.85

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