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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,513.50 and 21,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,513.50 and 21,150 is: 33,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,513.50 : 21,150 = 21,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,513.50/21,150 = 21,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,513.50x = 21,150 × 21,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,513.50x = 447,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,322,500/13,513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,101.90

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