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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,052 and 28,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,052 and 28,130 is: 60,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,052 : 28,130 = 28,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,052/28,130 = 28,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,052x = 28,130 × 28,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,052x = 791,296,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,296,900/13,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,626.49

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