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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,332 and 17,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,332 and 17,304 is: 22,459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332 : 17,304 = 17,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332/17,304 = 17,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332x = 17,304 × 17,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332x = 299,428,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,428,416/13,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.38

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