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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,398.75 and 22,011.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,398.75 and 22,011.75 is: 36,161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,398.75 : 22,011.75 = 22,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,398.75/22,011.75 = 22,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,398.75x = 22,011.75 × 22,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,398.75x = 484,517,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,517,138.06/13,398.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,161.37

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