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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,003 and 28,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,003 and 28,152 is: 60,950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,003 : 28,152 = 28,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,003/28,152 = 28,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,003x = 28,152 × 28,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,003x = 792,535,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,535,104/13,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,950.17

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