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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,033 and 28,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,033 and 28,132 is: 60,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033 : 28,132 = 28,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033/28,132 = 28,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033x = 28,132 × 28,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033x = 791,409,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,409,424/13,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,723.50

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