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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,284 and 17,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,284 and 17,246 is: 22,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284 : 17,246 = 17,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284/17,246 = 17,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284x = 17,246 × 17,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284x = 297,424,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,424,516/13,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.68

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