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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,206 and 21,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,206 and 21,105 is: 33,728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206 : 21,105 = 21,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206/21,105 = 21,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206x = 21,105 × 21,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206x = 445,421,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,421,025/13,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,728.69

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