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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,412 and 27,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,412 and 27,232 is: 55,292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,412 : 27,232 = 27,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,412/27,232 = 27,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,412x = 27,232 × 27,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,412x = 741,581,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,581,824/13,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,292.41

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