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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,973 and 29,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,973 and 29,314 is: 66,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,973 : 29,314 = 29,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,973/29,314 = 29,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,973x = 29,314 × 29,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,973x = 859,310,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,310,596/12,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,238.39

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