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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,464 and 27,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,464 and 27,598 is: 56,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464 : 27,598 = 27,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464/27,598 = 27,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464x = 27,598 × 27,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464x = 761,649,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,649,604/13,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,569.34

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