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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,325 and 22,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,325 and 22,208 is: 37,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325 : 22,208 = 22,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325/22,208 = 22,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325x = 22,208 × 22,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325x = 493,195,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,195,264/13,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,012.78

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