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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,252 and 17,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,252 and 17,798 is: 23,903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252 : 17,798 = 17,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252/17,798 = 17,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252x = 17,798 × 17,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252x = 316,768,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,768,804/13,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,903.47

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