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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,954 and 29,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,954 and 29,268 is: 66,127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,954 : 29,268 = 29,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,954/29,268 = 29,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,954x = 29,268 × 29,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,954x = 856,615,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,615,824/12,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,127.51

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