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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,092 and 28,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,092 and 28,244 is: 60,932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,092 : 28,244 = 28,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,092/28,244 = 28,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,092x = 28,244 × 28,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,092x = 797,723,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,723,536/13,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,932.14

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