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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,226 and 13,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,226 and 13,473 is: 17,751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226 : 13,473 = 13,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226/13,473 = 13,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226x = 13,473 × 13,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226x = 181,521,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,521,729/10,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,751.00

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