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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,356 and 21,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,356 and 21,204 is: 33,663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,356 : 21,204 = 21,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,356/21,204 = 21,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,356x = 21,204 × 21,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,356x = 449,609,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,609,616/13,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,663.49

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