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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,672 and 22,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,672 and 22,324 is: 36,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,672 : 22,324 = 22,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,672/22,324 = 22,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,672x = 22,324 × 22,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,672x = 498,360,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,360,976/13,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,451.21

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