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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,546 and 21,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,546 and 21,831 is: 35,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,546 : 21,831 = 21,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,546/21,831 = 21,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,546x = 21,831 × 21,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,546x = 476,592,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,592,561/13,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,183.27

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