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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,050 and 21,009

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,050 and 21,009 is: 33,822.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,050 : 21,009 = 21,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,050/21,009 = 21,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,050x = 21,009 × 21,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,050x = 441,378,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,378,081/13,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,822.08

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