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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,284 and 26,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,284 and 26,952 is: 54,683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284 : 26,952 = 26,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284/26,952 = 26,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284x = 26,952 × 26,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284x = 726,410,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,410,304/13,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,683.10

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