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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,143 and 26,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,143 and 26,913 is: 32,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143 : 26,913 = 26,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143/26,913 = 26,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143x = 26,913 × 26,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143x = 724,309,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,309,569/22,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,710.54

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