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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,514 and 28,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,514 and 28,062 is: 58,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,514 : 28,062 = 28,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,514/28,062 = 28,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,514x = 28,062 × 28,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,514x = 787,475,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,475,844/13,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,271.11

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