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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,264 and 27,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,264 and 27,368 is: 56,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,264 : 27,368 = 27,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,264/27,368 = 27,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,264x = 27,368 × 27,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,264x = 749,007,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,007,424/13,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,469.20

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