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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,254 and 21,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,254 and 21,225 is: 33,989.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254 : 21,225 = 21,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254/21,225 = 21,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254x = 21,225 × 21,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254x = 450,500,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,500,625/13,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,989.79

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