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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,260 and 24,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,260 and 24,450 is: 45,083.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,260 : 24,450 = 24,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,260/24,450 = 24,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,260x = 24,450 × 24,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,260x = 597,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,802,500/13,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,083.14

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