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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,904 and 18,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,904 and 18,138 is: 23,661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,904 : 18,138 = 18,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,904/18,138 = 18,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,904x = 18,138 × 18,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,904x = 328,987,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,987,044/13,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,661.32

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