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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,968 and 18,981

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,968 and 18,981 is: 25,793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968 : 18,981 = 18,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968/18,981 = 18,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968x = 18,981 × 18,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968x = 360,278,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,278,361/13,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,793.12

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