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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,203 and 31,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,203 and 31,167 is: 73,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,203 : 31,167 = 31,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,203/31,167 = 31,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,203x = 31,167 × 31,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,203x = 971,381,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,381,889/13,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,572.82

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