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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,224 and 17,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,224 and 17,612 is: 23,456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224 : 17,612 = 17,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224/17,612 = 17,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224x = 17,612 × 17,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224x = 310,182,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,182,544/13,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,456.03

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