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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,467 and 28,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,467 and 28,391 is: 59,853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,467 : 28,391 = 28,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,467/28,391 = 28,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,467x = 28,391 × 28,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,467x = 806,048,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,048,881/13,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,853.63

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