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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,518 and 21,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,518 and 21,273 is: 33,476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,518 : 21,273 = 21,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,518/21,273 = 21,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,518x = 21,273 × 21,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,518x = 452,540,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,540,529/13,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,476.88

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