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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,554 and 28,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,554 and 28,836 is: 61,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,554 : 28,836 = 28,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,554/28,836 = 28,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,554x = 28,836 × 28,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,554x = 831,514,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,514,896/13,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,348.30

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