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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,058 and 28,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,058 and 28,150 is: 60,684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,058 : 28,150 = 28,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,058/28,150 = 28,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,058x = 28,150 × 28,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,058x = 792,422,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,422,500/13,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,684.83

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