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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,908.59 and 22,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,908.59 and 22,113 is: 35,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,908.59 : 22,113 = 22,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,908.59/22,113 = 22,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,908.59x = 22,113 × 22,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,908.59x = 488,984,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,984,769/13,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,157.04

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