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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,280 and 16,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,280 and 16,656 is: 20,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280 : 16,656 = 16,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280/16,656 = 16,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280x = 16,656 × 16,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280x = 277,422,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,422,336/13,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.24

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