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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,430 and 20,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,430 and 20,441 is: 31,112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430 : 20,441 = 20,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430/20,441 = 20,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430x = 20,441 × 20,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430x = 417,834,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,834,481/13,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,112.02

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