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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,668 and 22,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,668 and 22,319 is: 36,445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,668 : 22,319 = 22,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,668/22,319 = 22,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,668x = 22,319 × 22,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,668x = 498,137,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,137,761/13,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,445.55

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