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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,313 and 20,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,313 and 20,425 is: 31,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,313 : 20,425 = 20,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,313/20,425 = 20,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,313x = 20,425 × 20,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,313x = 417,180,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,180,625/13,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,336.33

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