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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,326 and 17,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,326 and 17,316 is: 22,500.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326 : 17,316 = 17,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326/17,316 = 17,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326x = 17,316 × 17,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326x = 299,843,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,843,856/13,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.66

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