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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,228 and 21,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,228 and 21,268 is: 34,194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228 : 21,268 = 21,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228/21,268 = 21,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228x = 21,268 × 21,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228x = 452,327,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,327,824/13,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,194.73

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