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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,875 and 20,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,875 and 20,313 is: 29,738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,875 : 20,313 = 20,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,875/20,313 = 20,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,875x = 20,313 × 20,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,875x = 412,617,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,617,969/13,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,738.23

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