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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,896 and 18,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,896 and 18,912 is: 25,738.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,896 : 18,912 = 18,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,896/18,912 = 18,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,896x = 18,912 × 18,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,896x = 357,663,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,663,744/13,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.61

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