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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,188 and 27,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,188 and 27,464 is: 57,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,188 : 27,464 = 27,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,188/27,464 = 27,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,188x = 27,464 × 27,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,188x = 754,271,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,271,296/13,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,193.76

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