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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,064 and 16,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,064 and 16,764 is: 21,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,064 : 16,764 = 16,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,064/16,764 = 16,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,064x = 16,764 × 16,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,064x = 281,031,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,031,696/13,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.92

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