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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,220 and 17,945

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,220 and 17,945 is: 24,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220 : 17,945 = 17,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220/17,945 = 17,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220x = 17,945 × 17,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220x = 322,023,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,023,025/13,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,358.78

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