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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,349 and 28,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,349 and 28,718 is: 61,781.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349 : 28,718 = 28,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349/28,718 = 28,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349x = 28,718 × 28,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349x = 824,723,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,723,524/13,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,781.67

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