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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,170 and 29,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,170 and 29,109 is: 64,338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,170 : 29,109 = 29,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,170/29,109 = 29,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,170x = 29,109 × 29,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,170x = 847,333,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,333,881/13,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,338.18

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