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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,332 and 20,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,332 and 20,032 is: 30,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332 : 20,032 = 20,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332/20,032 = 20,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332x = 20,032 × 20,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332x = 401,281,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,281,024/13,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,099.09

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