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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,522 and 28,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,522 and 28,955 is: 62,002.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,522 : 28,955 = 28,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,522/28,955 = 28,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,522x = 28,955 × 28,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,522x = 838,392,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,392,025/13,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,002.07

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