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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,310 and 20,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,310 and 20,878 is: 32,749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,310 : 20,878 = 20,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,310/20,878 = 20,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,310x = 20,878 × 20,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,310x = 435,890,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,890,884/13,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,749.13

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