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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,428 and 23,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,428 and 23,952 is: 42,724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,428 : 23,952 = 23,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,428/23,952 = 23,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,428x = 23,952 × 23,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,428x = 573,698,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,698,304/13,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,724.03

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