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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,376 and 32,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,376 and 32,312 is: 78,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,376 : 32,312 = 32,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,376/32,312 = 32,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,376x = 32,312 × 32,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,376x = 1,044,065,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,065,344/13,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,055.12

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