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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,452 and 22,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,452 and 22,365 is: 37,183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452 : 22,365 = 22,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452/22,365 = 22,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452x = 22,365 × 22,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452x = 500,193,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,193,225/13,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,183.56

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