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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,878 and 22,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,878 and 22,197 is: 35,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,878 : 22,197 = 22,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,878/22,197 = 22,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,878x = 22,197 × 22,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,878x = 492,706,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,706,809/13,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,502.72

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