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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,001 and 27,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,001 and 27,778 is: 59,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,001 : 27,778 = 27,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,001/27,778 = 27,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,001x = 27,778 × 27,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,001x = 771,617,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,617,284/13,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,350.61

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