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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,253 and 28,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,253 and 28,084 is: 59,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253 : 28,084 = 28,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253/28,084 = 28,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253x = 28,084 × 28,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253x = 788,711,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,711,056/13,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,511.89

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