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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,983 and 21,153

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,983 and 21,153 is: 31,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,983 : 21,153 = 21,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,983/21,153 = 21,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,983x = 21,153 × 21,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,983x = 447,449,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,449,409/13,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,999.53

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