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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,882 and 18,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,882 and 18,336 is: 24,219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,882 : 18,336 = 18,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,882/18,336 = 18,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,882x = 18,336 × 18,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,882x = 336,208,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,208,896/13,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.05

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