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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,635 and 27,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,635 and 27,810 is: 56,721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,635 : 27,810 = 27,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,635/27,810 = 27,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,635x = 27,810 × 27,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,635x = 773,396,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,396,100/13,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,721.39

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