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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,868 and 21,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,868 and 21,316 is: 32,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,868 : 21,316 = 21,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,868/21,316 = 21,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,868x = 21,316 × 21,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,868x = 454,371,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,371,856/13,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,764.05

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