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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,562 and 21,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,562 and 21,255 is: 33,311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,562 : 21,255 = 21,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,562/21,255 = 21,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,562x = 21,255 × 21,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,562x = 451,775,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,775,025/13,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,311.83

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