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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,056 and 17,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,056 and 17,592 is: 23,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056 : 17,592 = 17,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056/17,592 = 17,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056x = 17,592 × 17,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056x = 309,478,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,478,464/13,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,703.93

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