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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,339 and 28,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,339 and 28,747 is: 61,952.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,339 : 28,747 = 28,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,339/28,747 = 28,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,339x = 28,747 × 28,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,339x = 826,390,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,390,009/13,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,952.92

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