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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,056 and 28,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,056 and 28,160 is: 60,737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056 : 28,160 = 28,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056/28,160 = 28,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056x = 28,160 × 28,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056x = 792,985,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,985,600/13,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,737.25

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