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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,464 and 22,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,464 and 22,383 is: 37,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464 : 22,383 = 22,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464/22,383 = 22,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464x = 22,383 × 22,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464x = 500,998,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,998,689/13,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,210.24

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