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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,824 and 21,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,824 and 21,550 is: 33,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,824 : 21,550 = 21,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,824/21,550 = 21,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,824x = 21,550 × 21,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,824x = 464,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,402,500/13,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,593.93

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