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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,060 and 27,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,060 and 27,734 is: 58,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060 : 27,734 = 27,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060/27,734 = 27,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060x = 27,734 × 27,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060x = 769,174,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,174,756/13,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,895.46

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