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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,413 and 20,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,413 and 20,292 is: 30,698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,413 : 20,292 = 20,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,413/20,292 = 20,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,413x = 20,292 × 20,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,413x = 411,765,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,765,264/13,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,698.97

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