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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.71 and 29.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.71 and 29.32 is: 62.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 29.32 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/29.32 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 29.32 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.68/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.70

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