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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,771 and 28,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,771 and 28,268 is: 58,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,771 : 28,268 = 28,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,771/28,268 = 28,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,771x = 28,268 × 28,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,771x = 799,079,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,079,824/13,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,026.27

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