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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,920 and 17,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,920 and 17,600 is: 22,252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,920 : 17,600 = 17,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,920/17,600 = 17,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,920x = 17,600 × 17,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,920x = 309,760,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,760,000/13,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.87

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