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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,710 and 22,065

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,710 and 22,065 is: 35,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710 : 22,065 = 22,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710/22,065 = 22,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710x = 22,065 × 22,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710x = 486,864,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,864,225/13,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,511.61

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