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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,973 and 29,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,973 and 29,315 is: 66,242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,973 : 29,315 = 29,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,973/29,315 = 29,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,973x = 29,315 × 29,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,973x = 859,369,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,369,225/12,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,242.91

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