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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,440 and 21,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,440 and 21,270 is: 33,661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,440 : 21,270 = 21,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,440/21,270 = 21,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,440x = 21,270 × 21,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,440x = 452,412,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,412,900/13,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,661.67

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