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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,322 and 22,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,322 and 22,031 is: 36,433.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322 : 22,031 = 22,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322/22,031 = 22,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322x = 22,031 × 22,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322x = 485,364,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,364,961/13,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,433.34

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