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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,869 and 21,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,869 and 21,267 is: 32,611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,869 : 21,267 = 21,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,869/21,267 = 21,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,869x = 21,267 × 21,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,869x = 452,285,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,285,289/13,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,611.24

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