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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,173 and 29,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,173 and 29,343 is: 65,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,173 : 29,343 = 29,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,173/29,343 = 29,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,173x = 29,343 × 29,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,173x = 861,011,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,011,649/13,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,361.85

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