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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,810 and 21,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,810 and 21,424 is: 33,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,810 : 21,424 = 21,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,810/21,424 = 21,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,810x = 21,424 × 21,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,810x = 458,987,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,987,776/13,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,235.90

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