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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,902 and 26,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,902 and 26,760 is: 51,510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,902 : 26,760 = 26,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,902/26,760 = 26,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,902x = 26,760 × 26,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,902x = 716,097,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,097,600/13,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,510.40

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