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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,377 and 15,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,377 and 15,321 is: 17,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377 : 15,321 = 15,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377/15,321 = 15,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377x = 15,321 × 15,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377x = 234,733,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,733,041/13,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.51

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