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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,397 and 21,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,397 and 21,230 is: 33,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,397 : 21,230 = 21,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,397/21,230 = 21,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,397x = 21,230 × 21,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,397x = 450,712,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,712,900/13,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,642.82

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