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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,867 and 21,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,867 and 21,205 is: 32,426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867 : 21,205 = 21,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867/21,205 = 21,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867x = 21,205 × 21,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867x = 449,652,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,652,025/13,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,426.05

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