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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,268 and 28,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,268 and 28,120 is: 59,597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268 : 28,120 = 28,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268/28,120 = 28,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268x = 28,120 × 28,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268x = 790,734,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,734,400/13,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,597.11

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