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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,010 and 17,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,010 and 17,652 is: 23,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010 : 17,652 = 17,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010/17,652 = 17,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010x = 17,652 × 17,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010x = 311,593,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,593,104/13,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,950.28

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