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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,578 and 28,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,578 and 28,764 is: 60,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,578 : 28,764 = 28,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,578/28,764 = 28,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,578x = 28,764 × 28,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,578x = 827,367,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,367,696/13,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,934.43

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