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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,960 and 18,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,960 and 18,436 is: 24,347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960 : 18,436 = 18,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960/18,436 = 18,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960x = 18,436 × 18,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960x = 339,886,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,886,096/13,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.14

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