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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,332 and 28,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,332 and 28,716 is: 61,851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332 : 28,716 = 28,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332/28,716 = 28,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332x = 28,716 × 28,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332x = 824,608,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,608,656/13,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,851.83

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