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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,242 and 21,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,242 and 21,079 is: 33,554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242 : 21,079 = 21,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242/21,079 = 21,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242x = 21,079 × 21,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242x = 444,324,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,324,241/13,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,554.16

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