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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,128 and 29,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,128 and 29,145 is: 64,703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,128 : 29,145 = 29,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,128/29,145 = 29,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,128x = 29,145 × 29,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,128x = 849,431,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,431,025/13,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,703.76

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