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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,060 and 16,742

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,060 and 16,742 is: 21,462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060 : 16,742 = 16,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060/16,742 = 16,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060x = 16,742 × 16,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060x = 280,294,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,294,564/13,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.06

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