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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,266 and 27,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,266 and 27,892 is: 58,643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266 : 27,892 = 27,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266/27,892 = 27,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266x = 27,892 × 27,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266x = 777,963,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,963,664/13,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,643.42

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