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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,492 and 17,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,492 and 17,700 is: 23,220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,492 : 17,700 = 17,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,492/17,700 = 17,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,492x = 17,700 × 17,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,492x = 313,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,290,000/13,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,220.43

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