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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,206 and 29,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,206 and 29,004 is: 63,700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206 : 29,004 = 29,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206/29,004 = 29,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206x = 29,004 × 29,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206x = 841,232,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,232,016/13,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,700.74

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