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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,983 and 27,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,983 and 27,261 is: 53,147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,983 : 27,261 = 27,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,983/27,261 = 27,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,983x = 27,261 × 27,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,983x = 743,162,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,162,121/13,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,147.54

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