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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,275 and 28,557

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,275 and 28,557 is: 61,431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275 : 28,557 = 28,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275/28,557 = 28,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275x = 28,557 × 28,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275x = 815,502,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,502,249/13,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,431.43

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