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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,726 and 22,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,726 and 22,719 is: 37,604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,726 : 22,719 = 22,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,726/22,719 = 22,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,726x = 22,719 × 22,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,726x = 516,152,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,152,961/13,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,604.03

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