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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,280 and 27,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,280 and 27,172 is: 55,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280 : 27,172 = 27,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280/27,172 = 27,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280x = 27,172 × 27,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280x = 738,317,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,317,584/13,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,596.20

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