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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,892 and 18,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,892 and 18,588 is: 24,871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,892 : 18,588 = 18,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,892/18,588 = 18,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,892x = 18,588 × 18,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,892x = 345,513,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,513,744/13,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.42

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