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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,467 and 20,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,467 and 20,673 is: 31,734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,467 : 20,673 = 20,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,467/20,673 = 20,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,467x = 20,673 × 20,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,467x = 427,372,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,372,929/13,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,734.83

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