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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,056.50 and 28,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,056.50 and 28,705 is: 63,108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056.50 : 28,705 = 28,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056.50/28,705 = 28,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056.50x = 28,705 × 28,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056.50x = 823,977,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,977,025/13,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,108.57

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