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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,164 and 29,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,164 and 29,618 is: 66,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164 : 29,618 = 29,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164/29,618 = 29,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164x = 29,618 × 29,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164x = 877,225,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,225,924/13,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,638.25

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