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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,068 and 27,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,068 and 27,351 is: 57,244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068 : 27,351 = 27,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068/27,351 = 27,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068x = 27,351 × 27,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068x = 748,077,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,077,201/13,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,244.96

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