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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,108 and 28,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,108 and 28,850 is: 63,497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,108 : 28,850 = 28,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,108/28,850 = 28,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,108x = 28,850 × 28,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,108x = 832,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,322,500/13,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,497.29

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