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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,807 and 21,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,807 and 21,190 is: 32,520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,807 : 21,190 = 21,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,807/21,190 = 21,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,807x = 21,190 × 21,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,807x = 449,016,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,016,100/13,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,520.90

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