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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,652 and 28,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,652 and 28,761 is: 60,591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,652 : 28,761 = 28,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,652/28,761 = 28,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,652x = 28,761 × 28,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,652x = 827,195,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,195,121/13,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,591.50

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