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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,437 and 23,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,437 and 23,325 is: 40,489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437 : 23,325 = 23,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437/23,325 = 23,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437x = 23,325 × 23,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437x = 544,055,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,055,625/13,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,489.37

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