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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,058 and 26,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,058 and 26,572 is: 54,071.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,058 : 26,572 = 26,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,058/26,572 = 26,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,058x = 26,572 × 26,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,058x = 706,071,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,071,184/13,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,071.92

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