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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,970 and 28,345

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,970 and 28,345 is: 57,511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,970 : 28,345 = 28,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,970/28,345 = 28,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,970x = 28,345 × 28,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,970x = 803,439,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,439,025/13,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,511.74

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