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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,758 and 23,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,758 and 23,445 is: 39,952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,758 : 23,445 = 23,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,758/23,445 = 23,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,758x = 23,445 × 23,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,758x = 549,668,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,668,025/13,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,952.61

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