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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,041 and 28,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,041 and 28,543 is: 62,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041 : 28,543 = 28,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041/28,543 = 28,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041x = 28,543 × 28,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041x = 814,702,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,702,849/13,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,472.42

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