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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,524 and 28,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,524 and 28,122 is: 58,477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,524 : 28,122 = 28,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,524/28,122 = 28,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,524x = 28,122 × 28,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,524x = 790,846,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,846,884/13,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,477.29

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