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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,312 and 28,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,312 and 28,404 is: 60,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312 : 28,404 = 28,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312/28,404 = 28,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312x = 28,404 × 28,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312x = 806,787,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,787,216/13,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,606.01

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