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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,332 and 20,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,332 and 20,034 is: 30,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332 : 20,034 = 20,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332/20,034 = 20,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332x = 20,034 × 20,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332x = 401,361,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,361,156/13,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,105.10

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