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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,428 and 23,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,428 and 23,310 is: 40,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,428 : 23,310 = 23,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,428/23,310 = 23,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,428x = 23,310 × 23,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,428x = 543,356,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,356,100/13,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,464.41

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