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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,656 and 21,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,656 and 21,772 is: 34,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,656 : 21,772 = 21,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,656/21,772 = 21,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,656x = 21,772 × 21,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,656x = 474,019,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,019,984/13,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,711.48

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