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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,027 and 28,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,027 and 28,151 is: 60,833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027 : 28,151 = 28,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027/28,151 = 28,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027x = 28,151 × 28,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027x = 792,478,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,478,801/13,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,833.56

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