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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,332 and 13,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,332 and 13,266 is: 17,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332 : 13,266 = 13,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332/13,266 = 13,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332x = 13,266 × 13,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332x = 175,986,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,986,756/10,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,033.17

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