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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,211 and 27,515

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,211 and 27,515 is: 57,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211 : 27,515 = 27,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211/27,515 = 27,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211x = 27,515 × 27,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211x = 757,075,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,075,225/13,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,306.43

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