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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,238 and 29,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,238 and 29,110 is: 64,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238 : 29,110 = 29,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238/29,110 = 29,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238x = 29,110 × 29,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238x = 847,392,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,392,100/13,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,012.09

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