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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,350 and 17,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,350 and 17,352 is: 22,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350 : 17,352 = 17,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350/17,352 = 17,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350x = 17,352 × 17,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350x = 301,091,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,091,904/13,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,553.70

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