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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,273 and 22,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,273 and 22,035 is: 36,581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273 : 22,035 = 22,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273/22,035 = 22,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273x = 22,035 × 22,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273x = 485,541,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,541,225/13,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,581.12

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