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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,410 and 17,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,410 and 17,370 is: 22,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410 : 17,370 = 17,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410/17,370 = 17,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410x = 17,370 × 17,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410x = 301,716,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,716,900/13,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.40

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