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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,280 and 28,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,280 and 28,136 is: 59,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280 : 28,136 = 28,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280/28,136 = 28,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280x = 28,136 × 28,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280x = 791,634,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,634,496/13,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,611.03

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