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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,955 and 21,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,955 and 21,257 is: 32,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955 : 21,257 = 21,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955/21,257 = 21,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955x = 21,257 × 21,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955x = 451,860,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,860,049/13,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,379.80

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