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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,454 and 26,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,454 and 26,562 is: 52,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,454 : 26,562 = 26,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,454/26,562 = 26,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,454x = 26,562 × 26,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,454x = 705,539,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,539,844/13,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,440.90

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