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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,882.50 and 21,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,882.50 and 21,171 is: 32,286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,882.50 : 21,171 = 21,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,882.50/21,171 = 21,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,882.50x = 21,171 × 21,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,882.50x = 448,211,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,211,241/13,882.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,286.06

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