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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,250 and 27,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,250 and 27,340 is: 56,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250 : 27,340 = 27,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250/27,340 = 27,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250x = 27,340 × 27,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250x = 747,475,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,475,600/13,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,413.25

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