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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,392 and 21,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,392 and 21,222 is: 33,630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392 : 21,222 = 21,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392/21,222 = 21,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392x = 21,222 × 21,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392x = 450,373,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,373,284/13,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,630.02

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