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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,660 and 21,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,660 and 21,778 is: 34,720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,660 : 21,778 = 21,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,660/21,778 = 21,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,660x = 21,778 × 21,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,660x = 474,281,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,281,284/13,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,720.45

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