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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,332 and 20,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,332 and 20,340 is: 31,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332 : 20,340 = 20,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332/20,340 = 20,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332x = 20,340 × 20,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332x = 413,715,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,715,600/13,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,031.77

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