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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,377 and 28,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,377 and 28,481 is: 60,638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377 : 28,481 = 28,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377/28,481 = 28,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377x = 28,481 × 28,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377x = 811,167,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,167,361/13,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,638.96

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