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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,336 and 28,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,336 and 28,388 is: 60,428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336 : 28,388 = 28,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336/28,388 = 28,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336x = 28,388 × 28,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336x = 805,878,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,878,544/13,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,428.81

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