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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,806 and 21,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,806 and 21,528 is: 33,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,806 : 21,528 = 21,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,806/21,528 = 21,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,806x = 21,528 × 21,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,806x = 463,454,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,454,784/13,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,569.08

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