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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,886 and 18,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,886 and 18,611 is: 24,943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,886 : 18,611 = 18,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,886/18,611 = 18,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,886x = 18,611 × 18,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,886x = 346,369,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,369,321/13,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,943.78

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