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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,916 and 18,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,916 and 18,370 is: 24,249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,916 : 18,370 = 18,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,916/18,370 = 18,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,916x = 18,370 × 18,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,916x = 337,456,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,456,900/13,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.56

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