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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,236 and 27,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,236 and 27,318 is: 56,382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,236 : 27,318 = 27,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,236/27,318 = 27,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,236x = 27,318 × 27,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,236x = 746,273,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,273,124/13,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,382.07

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