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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,044 and 17,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,044 and 17,438 is: 23,312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,044 : 17,438 = 17,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,044/17,438 = 17,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,044x = 17,438 × 17,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,044x = 304,083,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,083,844/13,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,312.16

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