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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,596 and 21,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,596 and 21,285 is: 33,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,596 : 21,285 = 21,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,596/21,285 = 21,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,596x = 21,285 × 21,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,596x = 453,051,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,051,225/13,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,322.39

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