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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,324 and 17,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,324 and 17,680 is: 23,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324 : 17,680 = 17,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324/17,680 = 17,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324x = 17,680 × 17,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324x = 312,582,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,582,400/13,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,460.10

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