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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,564 and 27,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,564 and 27,470 is: 55,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,564 : 27,470 = 27,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,564/27,470 = 27,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,564x = 27,470 × 27,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,564x = 754,600,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,600,900/13,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,632.62

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