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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,091 and 28,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,091 and 28,775 is: 63,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,091 : 28,775 = 28,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,091/28,775 = 28,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,091x = 28,775 × 28,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,091x = 828,000,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,000,625/13,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,249.61

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