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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,464 and 27,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,464 and 27,599 is: 56,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464 : 27,599 = 27,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464/27,599 = 27,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464x = 27,599 × 27,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464x = 761,704,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,704,801/13,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,573.44

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