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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,274 and 17,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,274 and 17,454 is: 22,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,274 : 17,454 = 17,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,274/17,454 = 17,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,274x = 17,454 × 17,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,274x = 304,642,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,642,116/13,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.29

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