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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,604 and 27,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,604 and 27,784 is: 56,744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,604 : 27,784 = 27,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,604/27,784 = 27,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,604x = 27,784 × 27,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,604x = 771,950,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,950,656/13,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,744.39

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