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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,676 and 22,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,676 and 22,331 is: 36,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,676 : 22,331 = 22,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,676/22,331 = 22,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,676x = 22,331 × 22,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,676x = 498,673,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,673,561/13,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,463.41

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