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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,151 and 20,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,151 and 20,819 is: 32,958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151 : 20,819 = 20,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151/20,819 = 20,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151x = 20,819 × 20,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151x = 433,430,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,430,761/13,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,958.01

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