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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,028 and 26,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,028 and 26,464 is: 53,756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,028 : 26,464 = 26,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,028/26,464 = 26,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,028x = 26,464 × 26,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,028x = 700,343,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,343,296/13,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,756.78

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