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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,464 and 20,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,464 and 20,272 is: 30,522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464 : 20,272 = 20,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464/20,272 = 20,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464x = 20,272 × 20,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464x = 410,953,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,953,984/13,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,522.43

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