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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,666 and 20,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,666 and 20,949 is: 32,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666 : 20,949 = 20,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666/20,949 = 20,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666x = 20,949 × 20,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666x = 438,860,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,860,601/13,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,113.32

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