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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,332 and 21,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,332 and 21,300 is: 43,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332 : 21,300 = 21,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332/21,300 = 21,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332x = 21,300 × 21,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332x = 453,690,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,690,000/10,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,911.15

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